Mini Buns, Big Flavor: 16 Slider Recipes for Holiday Potlucks

Sliders are the ultimate crowd-pleaser—small in size but packed with flavor. Whether you have a holiday party on the horizon or you are just looking for a fun dinner idea, sliders always fit the bill. From classics like pizza and sloppy joe sliders to creative versions like salmon with slaw sliders, there’s a recipe for every taste and occasion. These bite-sized sandwiches are easy to make, endlessly versatile, and perfect for holiday parties.

Pizza Sliders

Sliders made of pepperoni, Italian sausage and cheese. — Photo Credit: xoxo Bella.

These easy, cheesy pizza sliders make a hearty snack to share on game day, at a party, or to have a meaty and flavorful dinner. With Italian sausage, cheese, pepperoni, sauce and garlic butter piled into sweet rolls, these are easy and sure to satisfy.

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Hawaiian Meatball Sliders

These hearty sliders lean on frozen meatballs for a quick and convenient shortcut! Layers of cheese, meatballs, marinara, and Hawaiian rolls are finished off with a garlic butter sauce for delicious Italian flavors in every bite. They might be finished in a few bites but they deliver big and bold flavor!

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Sloppy Joe Sliders

Sliders made of sloppy joe meat and cheese. — Photo Credit: xoxo Bella.

Saucy sloppy joe sliders topped with cheese make the best weeknight dinner! These are so easy, and the whole family will love them. Serve with fries, a side salad, or something simple like chips.

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Hawaiian Roll Turkey Sliders

Sliders made of turkey slices and cheese, with onions and mushrooms. — Photo Credit: My Everyday Table.

Caramelized onions and mushrooms layered with cheese and slices of turkey make the best sliders. These are so easy that you can make them on the busiest weeknight for a 30-minute meal. These might be easy but they deliver amazing flavors in each bite.

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Slow Cooker Shredded Beef Sliders

Sliders made of bbq shredded beef. — Photo Credit: Chocolate Moosey.

A small batch of shredded beef sliders makes quite a meal. Pop a pound of chuck roast into your slow cooker and add some homemade BBQ sauce to the mix to make the best sandwiches. Top with something tangy and crunchy like a slaw and pickled red onions.

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Hot Italian Sliders

A platter of sliders made of deli meats and cheese. — Photo Credit: xoxo Bella.

This delicious recipe brings the flavor of grinders to sliders. Layers of deli meats and cheese, zesty mayo, and peppers make these so good that you can serve them as an appetizer or make a meal of them with a side of marinara for dipping.

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Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Sliders

Let your crockpot do the work to get a great dinner ready, while you go about your day. This recipe makes the sauciest shredded buffalo chicken for sliders and are topped with melty American cheese and finished with ranch butter for a flavorful and crunchy top. Serve with carrot and celery sticks and a dish of blue cheese dip on the side.

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Slow Cooker Pulled BBQ Chicken Sliders

Pulled chicken sliders with bbq sauce, on a plate. — Photo Credit: Dash of Jazz.

These slow cooker pulled BBQ chicken sliders are a crowd-favorite! Simply whip up the shredded chicken in the slow cooker with your favorite BBQ sauce and you’re ready for delicious and nutritious sandwiches.

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Turkey Burger Sliders

Sliders made of ground turkey, lettuce, cheese and tomato slices. — Photo Credit: My Everyday Table.

Making sliders with juicy, lean turkey is a recipe for a delicious and easy dinner. Pile these smaller burgers onto buns and add all of your favorite toppings from lettuce to pickles and onions and all of the condiments!

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Chicken Artichoke Sliders

An overhead view of sliders, brushed with garlic butter. — Photo Credit: Hearts Content Farmhouse.

If you want to up your slider game, you need to make these easy cheesy chicken artichoke sliders. They are creamy, easy, and taste amazing! Think chicken meets artichoke dip – all in a small sandwich form.

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Cheesy Chicken Parm Sliders

Sliders made of chicken with marinara and cheese. — Photo Credit: My Everyday Table.

These cheesy chicken parmesan sliders have the best flavor. If you are in the mood for Italian food, this recipe is ready in under an hour and will be a hit with the whole family. Made with easy shortcuts to help you get this tray of sliders in the oven in no time at all.

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Dan Dan Sliders

Chinese sloppy Joe sliders on a plate. — Photo Credit: This is How I Cook.

Serve up some sliders that have the best saucy flavor with this unique and easy recipe. Dan Dan sliders are like a Chinese sloppy joe, piled on soft small buns. These are ready in 20 minutes for a crowd-pleasing meal that the entire family will enjoy.

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Salmon Sliders With Caper Aioli

Sliders made of capers, aioli and salmon fillets. — Photo Credit: My Everyday Table.

So many slider recipes are on the heavy, comfort food side, but these are bright, light, and full of flavor. Make some salmon sliders with caper aioli sauce for an unforgettable meal option. These are great as a brunch offering, or serve them for an easy meal that feels upscale, but needs only thirty minutes to prepare.

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Cowboy Sliders

Ground beef and bacon sliders with cheese and jalapenos. — Photo Credit: xoxo Bella.

These cowboy sliders are the heartiest of sandwiches for the biggest appetites! These sandwiches are loaded with ground beef, bacon, cheese, and jalapenos for a hearty, spicy sandwich that is sure to be a favorite.

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Philly Cheesesteak Sliders

Sliders piled high with tender thin slices of cheesesteak and onions . — Photo Credit: Jawns I Cooked.

Tender, thin slices of beef are piled onto a small slider bun with onions and smothered in cheese for a hearty and delicious meal. These are so easy you can have them on the table in just 40 minutes from start to finish. Serve with pickled vegetables like giardiniera.

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Pepperoni Pizza Sliders

Bring the great flavor of pepperoni pizza to a satisfying, handheld sandwich. These pizza sliders are loaded with pepperoni and cheese and have the best garlic butter flavor in each bite. They go quick at parties!

Get the Recipe: Pepperoni Pizza Sliders.