Whenever I need a dinner, party snack, or game day bite that everyone will love, I turn to my easy slider recipes. There’s just something about warm, melty mini sandwiches that feels like instant comfort food, and my family gets just as excited for slider night as I do! Whether you’re craving beef, chicken, meatball, or classic deli-style flavors, there’s a slider recipe here that fits the mood.

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Easy Slider Recipes

Sliders are little sandwiches packed with big flavor, usually layered onto soft rolls, brushed with butter, and baked until perfectly warm and melty. The most classic versions use Hawaiian rolls, which I swear are the best buns for sliders, but you can mix and match fillings depending on what you love or what you have on hand. There’s really no version of sliders I can pass up and they are some of the most popular recipes on my site!

I love recipes that I can prep ahead, slide into the oven all at once, and serve to a crowd without any fuss. They’re hearty enough for an easy weeknight dinner, fun enough for party appetizers, and absolutely perfect for football food and game day spreads. You’ll find me making cheeseburger sliders, pizza sliders, and ham sliders on repeat all year long.

No matter which of my easy slider recipes I’m baking, I know they’re going to disappear fast. That’s what makes them my go-to when I don’t know what to cook or need something reliable for guests. Plus, these recipes are incredibly simple—layer, bake, and serve!

Tips for Making the Best Slider Recipes

  • Use soft Hawaiian rolls for the best texture. They stay fluffy inside, get lightly crisp on top, and hold fillings without falling apart.
  • Bake the sliders together in one dish instead of individually. This keeps them warm, makes serving easy, and helps the tops brown evenly.
  • Most slider recipes are make-ahead friendly. Assemble ahead, cover, and bake when you’re ready to serve.
  • Feed a crowd easily. Sliders are perfect for football food, parties, and easy dinners to feed a crowd with very little effort.
  • Store leftovers. Leftovers store and reheat beautifully, making them just as good the next day for lunch or dinner.

Easy Slider Recipes for Dinner, Parties, and Game Day

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Cheeseburger Sliders Recipe

4.60 from 516 votes
These are the best cheeseburger sliders to make when everyone is craving a classic burger on game day. I love this easy baked version because it’s such a simple way to feed a hungry crowd without standing over the stove.
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5-Star Review

“Made these for Sunday night football and loved them, thank you! I just spread melted butter on top and added sesame seeds because I was lazy, but they were still great.” -Katie

A plate of ham and cheese sliders on Hawaiian rolls.

Ham and Cheese Sliders

4.52 from 116 votes
These ham and cheese sliders are one of my favorite easy slider recipes for a crowd, and I always make them as Hawaiian roll sliders because those sweet rolls are truly the best buns for sliders. Warm, melty, and incredibly simple to throw together, they’re perfect for game day, parties, or an easy dinner everyone will love.
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5-Star Review

“Easy to make and a hit with guests. Highly recommend.” -Kimberly

baked turkey and cheese sliders

Turkey Sliders

4.69 from 213 votes
These turkey sliders are one of my go-to healthy, lower-calorie slider recipes when I want something lighter that still feels satisfying and flavorful. They’re perfect for parties, game days, picnics, or beach days, and they deliver big taste without weighing you down.
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5-Star Review

“These were absolutely delicious! Made them for NYE and making them again for Super Bowl. Definitely my new go to party appetizer! “ -Kelly

Mexican Pinwheels are a super simple and super tasty appetizer for any occasion. These Southwest Sausage Pinwheels are easy to make and require hardly any work at all. These sausage cream cheese pinwheels have all my favorite Mexican inspired flavor in one bite. Just as easy as any tortilla roll ups appetizer!

Mexican Pinwheels Recipe

4.72 from 56 votes
These Mexican pinwheels may not be a traditional slider, but they’re one of my favorite handheld bites for a party because they’re easy to slice, serve, and enjoy right off the platter. Packed with sausage and bold flavors, these pinwheels bring all the fun of sliders with a fiesta twist.
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5-Star Review

“Pinwheels are always the highlight of our parties and these Mexican Pinwheels did NOT disappoint! So easy to make, too.” – Kellie

healthy chicken salad sliders on a dish

Healthy Chicken Salad Sliders

4.70 from 30 votes
I absolutely love these skinny chicken salad sliders for days when I want something that feels a little lighter but still hits the spot. They’re one of my go-to slider-style bites when I want an easy, refreshing lunch or a simple party platter, and they always disappear fast whenever I bring them out.
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a tray of pizza sliders with sauce on it.

Pizza Slider Recipe

5 from 2 votes
These pizza sliders are one of my favorite vegetarian slider recipes because they pack all the fun of pizza into a perfectly handheld bite. They’re cheesy, saucy, and so easy to make, which makes them perfect for casual weeknight dinners, parties, or whenever I’m craving pizza in slider form.
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BLT Sandwich Slider on it's side

BLT Sandwich Sliders

4.80 from 15 votes
I love these mini BLT sliders because they take everything I love about a classic BLT and make it perfectly bite sized. They’re simple to put together and always a hit whether I’m serving them for brunch, a party, or a casual get-together with friends and family.
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baked meatball sliders with cheese

Meatball Sliders Recipe

4.52 from 27 votes
These baked meatball sliders are one of my favorite hearty slider recipes when I want something comforting and filling. They bring all the cozy flavors of a classic Italian meatball sandwich into a fun, handheld bite, and they’re always a hit when I serve them for game day, parties, or a casual dinner.
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side view of several ham and cheese roll ups

Easy Tortilla Pinwheels

4.49 from 638 votes
These ham cheese ranch rollups bring all the fun, handheld flavor you want on a party tray in a quick, no-bake bite. I love making these when I need something easy to prep ahead for entertaining or setting out as a simple snack that everyone grabs first.
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Meet Becky Hardin

Becky Hardin is a wife and mother living in Saint Louis Missouri. She founded The Cookie Rookie in 2012 as a creative way to share recipes. Now, she is a trusted resource for easy cooking around the world, being featured in Taste of Home, The Kitchn, ABC’s Home and Family, and more. Here at The Cookie Rookie she is the editor in chief of all recipes and continues to enjoy sharing her passion for cooking for busy families. She has since founded two additional food blogs, Easy Chicken Recipes and Easy Dessert Recipes.

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