Slider recipes are one of the easiest ways to feed a group without making individual sandwiches one at a time. Most are built right in the pan, baked together, and sliced into individual sandwiches when they’re ready to serve.
I’ve gathered all of my slider recipes here, from cheeseburger and roast beef sliders to chicken, turkey, pulled pork, seafood, and breakfast versions. Many are made with Hawaiian rolls and work just as well for a weeknight dinner as they do for game day, parties, potlucks, and holidays.
If you’re planning the rest of the meal too, these sides for sliders have plenty of ideas for what to serve with them.
Beef Slider Recipes
If you want something hearty, start here. Ground beef, roast beef, and corned beef all work especially well on small rolls with plenty of melted cheese.
Cheeseburger Sliders
Seasoned ground beef bakes as one large rectangle, then gets layered with cheese on Hawaiian rolls and finished with garlic butter.
Start with these cheeseburger sliders when you want to make 12 little cheeseburgers at once.
Smoked Cheeseburger Sliders
The same idea cooked on the smoker, for cheeseburger sliders with a deeper, smoky flavor.
Fire up these smoked cheeseburger sliders when you already have the smoker going or you’re feeding people at a backyard cookout.
Sloppy Joe Sliders
Saucy sloppy joe filling goes between soft rolls and bakes until everything’s hot and the tops turn golden.
Kids tend to eat these sloppy joe sliders with a lot less mess than the regular kind.
Roast Beef Sliders
Thin-sliced roast beef and provolone layer onto soft rolls and bake until the cheese melts and the sandwiches warm through.
Serve these roast beef sliders with au jus for dipping, for dinner or a party tray.
Corned Beef Sliders
Corned beef and Swiss cheese go on soft rolls with a tangy dressing for a warm, savory slider.
These corned beef sliders are especially handy around St. Patrick’s Day when there’s leftover corned beef in the refrigerator.
Chicken Slider Recipes
Chicken sliders can go in a lot of different directions, from crispy fried chicken to buffalo sauce and cheesy bacon ranch.
Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders
Shredded chicken, bacon, ranch, and cheese make these sliders hearty enough for dinner but simple enough to put out for a party.
A rotisserie chicken from the grocery store does most of the work in these chicken bacon ranch sliders.
Buffalo Chicken Sliders
Shredded chicken in buffalo sauce, layered with cheese and baked on soft rolls under a buttery topping.
Set out ranch and celery alongside these buffalo chicken sliders, and you’ve covered the whole game-day spread.
Fried Chicken Sliders
Crispy chicken, pickles, sauce, and soft rolls make a slider that doesn’t require much prep.
These fried chicken sliders are also a way to use up leftover chicken tenders.
Ham, Pork & Italian Sliders
Deli meats and cooked pork make some of the easiest sliders, because most of the work is simply layering everything on the rolls and putting the pan in the oven.
Ham and Cheese Sliders
Ham and Swiss cheese go on sweet rolls under a buttery poppy seed topping, then bake until melted.
A pan of ham and cheese sliders is the one that comes home empty from a church potluck.
Pulled Pork Sliders
Tender pulled pork piled onto soft rolls makes a hearty little sandwich, especially useful when you already have cooked pork on hand.
If you’ve already got pork shoulder in the slow cooker, these pulled pork sliders are the easiest way to serve it to a crowd.
Italian Sliders
Deli meat and provolone tuck into rolls, finished with Italian seasoning and a buttery topping.
These Italian sliders come together quickly with ingredients you can pick up right from the deli.
Smoked Italian Sliders
Italian meats and cheese go on rolls and finish on the smoker instead of in the oven.
Make these smoked Italian sliders when you want something on the smoker that isn’t another rack of ribs.
Pizza Sliders
Pepperoni and melted cheese give these Hawaiian roll sliders all the familiar flavors of pizza in a small sandwich.
These pizza sliders are an easy one to hand off to the kids to assemble.
Turkey & Seafood Sliders
Turkey, fish, and salmon give you a few alternatives to the heavier beef and pork sliders, and several are useful for turning leftovers into another meal.
Turkey Sliders
Sliced turkey and cheese bake on soft rolls under a buttery topping until warm and melty.
Deli turkey keeps these turkey sliders more affordable enough to make a double batch.
Turkey Cranberry Sliders
Turkey and cranberry sauce go together on sweet rolls, a way to use up what’s left from Thanksgiving.
Save these turkey cranberry sliders for the day after Thanksgiving, when you want the leftovers to feel like a different meal.
Fish Sliders
Crispy fish fillets sit on soft rolls with tartar sauce and pickles, an alternative to a traditional fish sandwich.
Fix these fish sliders for a Friday-night dinner, or during Lent.
Salmon Sliders
Flaky salmon, sauce, and fresh toppings turn salmon into a handheld meal.
Leftover fillets from dinner the night before are exactly the right amount for these salmon sliders.
Breakfast Slider Recipes
The same slider idea works for breakfast too. Eggs, cheese, and breakfast meats can be assembled into a pan of sandwiches for holidays, brunch, or mornings when you’re feeding several people.
Bagel Breakfast Sliders
Eggs, cheese, and breakfast meat stack on mini bagels and bake together for a batch of hot breakfast sandwiches.
Mini bagels hold up better than soft rolls here, so these bagel breakfast sliders won’t go soggy sitting out on a brunch table.
Hawaiian Roll Breakfast Sliders
Scrambled eggs, sausage, and cheese layer onto Hawaiian rolls under a buttery glaze.
Assemble these Hawaiian roll breakfast sliders the night before, then bake them Christmas morning while everybody’s opening presents.
What Are the Best Rolls for Sliders?
Hawaiian rolls are popular for baked sliders because they’re soft, slightly sweet, and usually come connected in a sheet. That makes it simple to slice the entire package horizontally, add the fillings, replace the tops, and bake everything in one pan.
Regular dinner rolls, mini buns, and even small bagels can work too. The best choice really depends on the filling and the kind of slider you’re making.
Can You Make Sliders Ahead of Time?
Many baked sliders can be assembled ahead of time and refrigerated until you’re ready to bake them. If a recipe uses a buttery topping, you may want to wait and add it shortly before baking so the rolls don’t absorb too much of it while they sit.
Check the individual recipe before making it ahead, since fillings and sauces can affect how well the assembled sliders hold overnight.
Which Slider Recipe Should I Make?
- For a classic crowd favorite, start with the cheeseburger sliders or ham and cheese sliders.
- For game day, try buffalo chicken, sloppy joe, or Italian sliders.
- If you’re working with leftovers, pulled pork, turkey cranberry, fried chicken, and salmon sliders can turn what you already have into another meal.
- For breakfast or brunch, go straight to one of the two breakfast slider recipes above.
More Recipes for Feeding a Crowd
If you’re planning a party, potluck, or casual get-together, you may also want to browse:
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