Sliders Four Ways
Slider are a fun and easy way to have a snack sized bite at cookouts and parties. Here are four delicious and simple spins on classic sandwiches that you can make for your family, guests, or to take with you to an event you’ve been invited to. With Sliders Four Ways – French Dip, Cuban, Buffalo Chicken, and Bacon Cheeseburger – you have an amazing variety to choose from, or make them all to have a selection to offer!
Sliders Four Ways
I know i’m not alone in saying I love sliders! Growing up and spending most of my life in New Jersey, I had White Castle burgers all the time. I remember my father taking me to the one in Clifton when I was a kid. I was hooked with the first bite!
Sliders are awesome because you can have a bunch or just a few. If you’re having friends over for say a cookout or a football game, they can snack on these guys for hours.
Which Buns Should I Use?
I use two kinds of slider buns. I like potato buns so I go for Martin’s. But more often I will go for King’s Hawaiian Roll. King’s Hawaiian have a sweetness that others don’t that make these sliders a bit tastier.
French Dip Sliders
French Dip sandwiches are a classic beef sandwich that I absolutely love. The beef is slow cooked and, as the name suggests, the sandwich is dipped in a side of au jus. These sliders as a super quick and easy spin off that awesome marriage.
Onions are cooked in butter until soft then simmered in beef stock. The beef is deli bought roast beef from your local grocery store. I also use Baby Swiss because it has a more delicate flavor than traditional Swiss and I want the beef flavor to stand out.
I then pour the mix over the sliders and add the toppings. The beef flavors used in the onion and the topping give these the au jus presence.
Cuban Sliders
Cuban sandwiches are another classic. Living in Florida, pressed Cubans are everywhere. This is my spin on that.
To make these quick and simple, I use Domestic ham from the deli. I also use Havarti Cheese. It adds a subtle additional flavor to the slider.
The bottoms have a Dijon mustard mix and the tops have a mayo and yellow mustard mix. The two different mustards add a nice contrast with each bite. And you can’t forget the crisp, vinegary taste of the dill pickle!
Buffalo Chicken Sliders
Buffalo chicken sliders are certainly nothing new. But my take on these classics make your life so much more simple.
I use frozen breaded chicken breast. I know, I know . . . frozen? Yes. At times we need to take a shortcut. And there are some good tasting options out there.
Simply cook the chicken according to the instructions on the package and you’ll be mostly done!
The buffalo sauce is also a favorite, but with my twist. I use Frank’s RedHot Wings Sauce. There are none that I’ve tried that are any better. However, I add Hidden Valley Ranch powder mix. We use this a couple times a week so we buy a bottle of it. My ratio is 1 cup of buffalo sauce with 2 tablespoons of ranch mix.
As for the blue cheese Dressing, it’s always my wife’s Best Homemade Blue Cheese Dressing.
Bacon Cheeseburger Sliders
I’ve tried a bunch of different ways to make cheeseburger sliders. Some were dry, some were crumbly. I finally found a way I like that is also easy for you as well.
I brown the beef with the seasonings, kinda like taco meat. Instead of topping the meat with the cheese, I mix it into the meat. This method holds the meat together and give a consistent flavor throughout.
French Dip Sliders
Ingredients
- 24 Slider Buns (I used King's Hawaiian Rolls)
- 24 slices Roast Beef about 1 pound
- 8-12 slices Baby Swiss Cheese
- 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 Tablespoon Butter
- 2 cups Onions, sliced
- 1 cup Beef Stock
- 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Topping
- 1 Tablespoon Butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon Beef Base (I use Better Than Bouillon)
- 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1 teaspoon Poppy Seeds
Instructions
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Heat the oven to 350°F.
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Heat the olive oil and butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and season with salt and pepper. Cook until soft, about 7-8 minutes.
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Add the beef stock, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic powder and stir. Reduce the heat to medium low and simmer until most of the liquid is mostly gone, about 10 minutes.
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While the onions are simmering, spray a 13 X 9 cooking pan with cooking spray.
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Remove the tops of the buns and place the bottoms in the pan.
Note: some buns may need to be cut in half.
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Place a slice of roast beef on each bun. Place the slices of cheese side by side until the meat is covered.
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Once the onions are ready, pour them over the cheese. Place the bun tops on top.
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Mix the melted butter, beef base, garlic powder, and onion powder in a small bowl. Using a basting brush, brush the mix over the bun tops. Sprinkle some poppy seeds over top.
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Put the pan in the over for 10 minutes. Use a knife to slice the sliders apart and serve!
Cuban Sliders
Ingredients
- 24 Slider Buns (I used King's Hawaiian Rolls)
- 24 slices Domestic Ham
- 8-12 slices Havarti Cheese
- 1/4 cup Dijon Mustard
- 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 24 sliced Dill Pickles
- 1/4 cup Mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Yellow Mustard
- 1 Tablespoon Butter, melted
- 1/4 teaspoon Poppy Seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon Sesame Seeds
Instructions
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Heat the oven to 350°F.
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Spray a 13 X 9 cooking pan with cooking spray and place the bottoms of the buns in the pan.
Note: some buns will need to be cut.
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Mix the Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and onion powder in a small bowl. Spread the mix on the bottoms of the buns.
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Place a slice of ham on each bun, then place the Havarti cheese on top side by side to cover the ham. Place a pickle on each bun.
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Mix the mayonnaise and yellow mustard in a small bowl and spread the mix on the inside of the bun tops. Place the tops on the sandwiches.
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Melt the butter and spread it on the tips using a basting brush. Sprinkle some poppy seeds and sesame seeds on the tops.
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Place in the oven for 10 minutes. After removing the sliders from the oven, use a knife to cut the sliders apart.
Buffalo Chicken Sliders
Ingredients
- 24 Slider Buns (I use King's Hawaiian Rolls)
- 8-12 pieces Breaded Chicken Breasts
- 1 cup Buffalo Sauce (I use Frank's)
- 3 packs Ranch Dressing Powder (I use Hidden Valley)
- 2 cups Blue Cheese Dressing
Instructions
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Cook the breaded chicken breasts according to the directions on the package.
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Mix the buffalo sauce and ranch dressing powder in a large mixing bowl. Place the cooked chicken pieces in the bowl and completely coat them with the buffalo sauce.
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Place the chicken pieces on the bun bottoms. Pour any remaining buffalo sauce over the chicken . Top with blue cheese dressing and place the bun top son top.
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Using a knife, cut the sliders apart and serve!
Bacon Cheeseburger Slider
Ingredients
- 24 Slider Buns (I use King's Hawaiian Rolls)
- 2 pounds Ground Beef, 80/20
- 1 cup Onions, small diced
- 1 Tablespoon Seasoned Salt
- 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce
- 2 teaspoons Garlic Powder
- 16 ounces Sharp Cheddar Cheese, shredded
- 8 slices Bacon, cooked
- 2 Tablespoons Butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon Sesame Seeds
Instructions
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Cook the bacon and set aside on a plate with paper towels to drain.
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Heat the oven to 350°F.
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Spray a 13 X 9 pan with cooking spray. Place the bottoms of the buns in the pan.
Note: some buns may need to be cut.
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In a mixing bowl, thoroughly mix the ground beef, onions, seasoned salt, Worcestershire sauce and garlic powder.
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Heat a large skillet over medium high heat and add the beef mix. You might need to cook it batches.
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Once the beef is fully cooked, drain the grease. Mix the cheddar cheese into the meat. Spread the meat mixture on the bottoms of the buns.
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Place the bacon even on top of the meat and place the bun tops on the burgers.
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Melt the butter and spread it over the top of the buns with a basting brush. Sprinkle the sesame seeds over the tops.
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Place in the oven for 10 minutes. Using a knife, cut the sliders apart.
