Are you ready for the big game? The Super Bowl is just around the corner, and it’s time to think about the snacks.
You’re about to discover 18 unique slider recipes that will make your friends and family cheer for more.
From classic beef to yummy lobster, these sliders are packed with flavor and will elevate your Super Bowl snack game.
You’ll find something for everyone, whether you like spicy, sweet, or savory flavors.
Which one will you try first and become the champion of the snack table?
Classic Beef Sliders
Miniature beef burgers served on small buns.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 small hamburger buns
- 4 slices of cheese
- Lettuce, tomato, pickles, and any other desired toppings
Instructions
- Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, chopped onion, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper.
- Use your hands or a spoon to mix the ingredients until they are just combined.
- Divide the mixture into 4 equal parts and shape each part into a small ball.
- Flatten each ball into a small patty.
- Grill the patties for 3-4 minutes per side, or until they are cooked to your desired level of doneness.
- While the burgers are cooking, toast the buns on the grill or in a toaster.
- Assemble the sliders by spreading a slice of cheese on the bottom bun, followed by a cooked patty, and then any desired toppings.
- Top with the top bun and serve immediately.
Spicy Chicken Sliders
Spicy chicken sliders are a flavorful twist on traditional sliders.
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce
- 1/4 cup ranch dressing
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 hamburger buns
- Lettuce, tomato, and cheese for topping
Instructions
- Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
- In a large bowl, whisk together buffalo wing sauce and ranch dressing.
- Add the chopped onion, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the bowl and stir to combine.
- Add the chicken breasts to the bowl and toss to coat with the sauce mixture.
- Brush the grill or grill pan with olive oil to prevent sticking.
- Grill the chicken for 5-6 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
- Slice the cooked chicken into thin strips.
- Assemble the sliders by placing a few strips of chicken onto each bun.
- Top with lettuce, tomato, and cheese.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.
Pulled Pork Sliders
Tender pulled pork in a sweet and tangy BBQ sauce on a soft bun.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless pork shoulder
- 1/4 cup BBQ sauce
- 1/4 cup beer
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 hamburger buns
- Coleslaw
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C).
- In a small bowl, mix together brown sugar, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Rub the spice mixture all over the pork shoulder.
- Place the pork shoulder in a large Dutch oven or oven-safe pot.
- Pour in the beer and BBQ sauce, covering the pork completely.
- Cover the pot with a lid and transfer it to the preheated oven.
- Braise the pork for 6-8 hours or overnight.
- Remove the pot from the oven and use two forks to shred the pork into bite-sized pieces.
- Strain the cooking liquid and discard any excess fat.
- Add the strained cooking liquid back into the pot and stir to combine.
- Split the hamburger buns in half and toast until lightly browned.
- Spoon the pulled pork onto the buns and top with coleslaw.
Lobster Sliders
Buttery lobster sliders are a decadent game-day treat.
Ingredients
- 1 lb lobster meat
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 hamburger buns
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Lettuce
- Tomato
Instructions
- Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium heat.
- In a medium bowl, gently combine lobster meat, mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Brush the hamburger buns with unsalted butter.
- Grill the buns until lightly toasted.
- Spoon the lobster mixture onto the bottom buns.
- Top with lettuce, tomato, and the top buns.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.
Bacon Cheeseburger Sliders
Mini bacon cheeseburgers served on small buns with melted cheese and crispy bacon.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 6 slices of bacon
- 6 small hamburger buns
- 6 slices of cheese
- 1 lettuce
- 1 tomato
- 1 onion
- Mayonnaise or ketchup
Instructions
- Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
- Cook the bacon slices until crispy and set aside.
- Divide the ground beef into 6 portions and shape into small patties.
- Season the patties with salt and pepper.
- Grill the patties for 3-4 minutes per side, or until cooked to desired doneness.
- Assemble the sliders by spreading mayonnaise or ketchup on the bottom bun, followed by a cooked patty, a slice of cheese, a few slices of bacon, lettuce, tomato, and onion.
- Top with the top bun and serve immediately.
Grilled Chicken Caesar Sliders
Grilled Chicken Caesar Sliders are a twist on the classic Caesar salad.
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup Caesar dressing
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 hamburger buns
- 1 head of romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup of chopped bacon
- 1/2 cup of cherry tomatoes, halved
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- In a large bowl, whisk together Caesar dressing and Parmesan cheese.
- Add the chicken to the bowl and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Grill the chicken for 5-6 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
- Grill the hamburger buns for 1-2 minutes, or until lightly toasted.
- Assemble the sliders by spreading a layer of Caesar dressing on the bottom bun, followed by a piece of chicken, some chopped romaine lettuce, bacon, and cherry tomatoes.
- Top with the top bun and serve immediately.
BBQ Pulled Chicken Sliders
Tender chicken sliders smothered in barbecue sauce and topped with coleslaw.
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup barbecue sauce
- 4 soft buns
- 1 cup coleslaw
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C).
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
- In a large Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Sear the chicken until browned on all sides, then transfer to the oven.
- Bake the chicken for 2 1/2 hours or until tender.
- Shred the chicken with two forks and mix with barbecue sauce.
- Split the buns in half and toast until lightly browned.
- Spoon the chicken onto the buns and top with coleslaw and cilantro.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.
Philly Cheesesteak Sliders
Mini Philly cheesesteak sandwiches in bite-sized form.
Ingredients
- 1 pound thinly sliced ribeye steak
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 hoagie rolls
- 4 slices provolone cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Slice the ribeye steak into thin strips and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sauté the steak until browned.
- Add the sliced onion and minced garlic to the skillet and cook until the onion is translucent.
- Slice the hoagie rolls in half and toast until lightly browned.
- Assemble the sliders by placing a few slices of the steak mixture onto each roll, followed by a slice of provolone cheese.
- Place the sliders under the broiler for a few seconds to melt the cheese.
- Serve hot and enjoy.
Meatball Sub Sliders
Mini meatball sub sliders are a delicious twist on the classic Italian sub.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 12 small sub rolls
- Provolone cheese, sliced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, Parmesan cheese, parsley, and garlic.
- Mix everything together with your hands or a wooden spoon until just combined.
- Use your hands to shape the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 1/2 inches (3.8 cm) in diameter.
- Place the meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until cooked through.
- While the meatballs are baking, toast the sub rolls in the oven for 2-3 minutes, or until lightly browned.
- Assemble the sliders by placing a few meatballs on each sub roll, followed by a spoonful of marinara sauce and a slice of Provolone cheese.
- Serve the sliders hot and enjoy!
Italian Stallion Sliders
Tender beef and melted mozzarella cheese come together in these Italian-inspired sliders.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 12 slider buns
- 12 slices mozzarella cheese
- Fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, Parmesan cheese, parsley, and garlic.
- Form the mixture into 12 small patties.
- Grill the patties for 3-4 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
- Toast the slider buns on the grill or in a toaster.
- Assemble the sliders by spreading a layer of marinara sauce on the bottom bun, followed by a cooked patty, a slice of mozzarella cheese, and finally the top bun.
- Serve immediately and garnish with fresh basil leaves.
Buffalo Chicken Sliders
Spicy Buffalo chicken in a miniature burger form, perfect for game day.
Ingredients
- 1 pound cooked chicken
- 1/4 cup buffalo wing sauce
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped celery
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 4 hamburger buns
- Lettuce
- Tomato
Instructions
- Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
- In a large bowl, mix together the cooked chicken and buffalo wing sauce until the chicken is fully coated.
- Split the hamburger buns in half and toast until lightly browned.
- Spoon the chicken mixture onto the bottom half of the buns.
- Top the chicken with shredded cheese, chopped celery, and chopped onion.
- Place the top half of the bun on each slider.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.
Turkey Club Sliders
Mini turkey club sliders are a classic Super Bowl snack.
Ingredients
- 1 pound sliced turkey breast
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup chopped bacon
- 1/4 cup shredded lettuce
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 12 small hamburger buns
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
- Cook the bacon until crispy, then set aside.
- Slice the turkey breast into thin strips.
- Spread a layer of mayonnaise on each bun.
- Assemble the sliders by adding a slice of turkey, a few pieces of bacon, some lettuce, onion, and cheese.
- Drizzle with Dijon mustard and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.
- Consider toasting the buns for a crispy texture.
- Offer additional mayonnaise and mustard on the side for extra flavor.
Cubano Sliders
Cubano Sliders are a twist on the classic sandwich, layered with ham, roasted pork, and Swiss cheese.
Ingredients
- 12 slider buns
- 6 oz roasted pork
- 6 oz ham
- 6 slices of Swiss cheese
- 1/4 cup of dill pickle slices
- 1/4 cup of yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter, softened
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
- Butter the slider buns and toast until lightly browned.
- Slice the roasted pork and ham into thin pieces.
- Assemble the sliders by placing a slice of ham, a slice of roasted pork, a slice of Swiss cheese, and a few pickle slices on the bottom bun.
- Spread a small amount of yellow mustard on top of the pork.
- Top with the top bun and serve immediately.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders
Tender chicken, crispy bacon, and creamy ranch in a compact slider.
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless chicken breasts
- 6 slices of bacon
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 6 hamburger buns
- Lettuce
- Tomatoes
- Cheese
Instructions
- Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
- Cook the bacon slices until crispy, then set aside.
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper, and grill until cooked through.
- Spread a layer of ranch dressing on the bottom bun of each slider.
- Add a piece of chicken, a few slices of bacon, lettuce, tomato, and cheese on top of the ranch dressing.
- Place the top bun on each slider to complete.
Steak Frites Sliders
Tender steak and crispy fries in a mini slider.
Ingredients
- 1 pound flank steak
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 4 hamburger buns
- 1 cup french fries
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1/4 cup caramelized onions
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- Season the steak with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Grill the steak for 5-7 minutes per side.
- Slice the steak into thin strips.
- Cook the french fries according to package instructions.
- Assemble the sliders with steak, fries, cheese, and caramelized onions.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.
Greek Lamb Sliders
Succulent Greek lamb sliders with feta and mint.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground lamb
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 hamburger buns
- Lettuce, tomato, and red onion for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
- In a large bowl, combine lamb, feta, mint, onion, and garlic.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Divide the mixture into 4 equal parts and shape into patties.
- Brush the patties with olive oil and grill for 4-5 minutes per side.
- Assemble the sliders with lettuce, tomato, and red onion on the hamburger buns.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.
Crispy Fish Sliders
Crispy fish sliders are a delicious twist on traditional sliders.
Ingredients
- 1 pound cod fillets
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 hamburger buns
- Lettuce
- Tartar sauce
Instructions
- Cut the cod fillets into small pieces and season with salt, pepper, and lemon zest.
- Dip each piece of cod into the panko breadcrumbs mixed with Parmesan cheese and parsley.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the breaded cod for 3-4 minutes on each side.
- Meanwhile, toast the hamburger buns on the skillet or in a toaster.
- Assemble the sliders by placing a piece of cooked cod on each bun, followed by a lettuce leaf and a dollop of tartar sauce.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.
Southwestern Chicken Sliders
Spicy Southwestern Chicken Sliders pack a flavorful punch in every bite.
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1/2 cup diced bell pepper
- 1 jalapeno pepper, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 4 hamburger buns
- Shredded cheese, lettuce, tomato, and any other desired toppings
Instructions
- Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
- In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add the chicken to the bowl and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade and cook for 5-6 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
- While the chicken is cooking, grill the onion, bell pepper, and jalapeno for 3-4 minutes per side, or until tender.
- Once the chicken is cooked, slice it into thin strips.
- Assemble the sliders by placing a few slices of chicken onto each bun, followed by a spoonful of the grilled onion and pepper mixture.
- Top with cheese, lettuce, tomato, and any other desired toppings.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.
Conclusion
You’ve got a plethora of flavors to choose from, so what’s stopping you from creating an unforgettable Super Bowl spread? With these 18 recipes, you’ll elevate your snack game – will your friends be talking about your sliders long after the game is over?