Slider Recipes for Game Day
These fun, bite-sized sliders are perfect for game day, tailgates, or family gatherings. Packed with juicy ground beef or chicken, melty cheese, crisp veggies, and classic condiments, they’re quick to make and customizable to everyone’s taste.
Equipment
- Grill or oven
- Mixing Bowl
- Spatula
- Knife
Ingredients
- 12 slider buns mini hamburger buns
- 1 lb ground beef or chicken
- 6 slices cheddar or American cheese halved
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 tomato sliced
- 1 cup pickles sliced
- ½ cup ketchup
- ¼ cup mustard
- 1 onion diced
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and prep your workspace.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat or oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Form ground meat into 12 small patties, seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Cook patties 4–5 minutes per side, until fully cooked (165°F / 74°C).
- Top each patty with half a cheese slice and let melt.
- Lightly toast slider buns on the grill or in oven for 2 minutes.
- Assemble sliders: bottom bun, patty with cheese, lettuce, tomato slice, pickles, onions, ketchup, mustard.
- Top with the bun lids and serve warm.
Notes
Swap beef for turkey, lamb, or plant-based ground for dietary needs. Add avocado, jalapeños, or mushrooms for extra flavor. Gluten-free buns work well too.