19 Sliders for Feeding Picky Kids

Getting picky kids to eat dinner can turn a simple meal into a long negotiation. These 19 sliders keep things familiar with soft rolls, melted cheese, seasoned meats, simple sauces, and a few meatless choices. Some bake together in one dish, while others cook quickly in a skillet or use leftovers to cut down the work. Serve them for family dinners, birthday parties, after-school meals, or any time smaller portions make dinner easier.

A close-up of sliders filled with cooked ground beef, melted cheese, bacon, and sliced jalapeños on a white surface, with some jalapeño slices scattered nearby. — Cowboy Sliders. Photo credit: Your Perfect Recipes.

BBQ Chicken Sliders with Homemade Slaw

Three pulled pork sliders with coleslaw on a white plate, topped with a sprig of parsley. — BBQ Chicken Sliders with Homemade Slaw. Photo credit: My Reliable Recipes.

Saucy and crunchy, BBQ Chicken Sliders with Homemade Slaw layer shredded chicken, barbecue sauce, cabbage, carrots, and creamy dressing inside soft rolls. They bake in 30 minutes and make 6 servings. Serve them warm with potato wedges, baked beans, or a little extra slaw on the side.
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Buffalo Chicken Sliders

A stack of slider sandwiches filled with shredded chicken and melted cheese, topped with herbs, on a light surface. — Buffalo Chicken Sliders. Photo credit: Hungry Cooks Kitchen.

Balanced with ranch dressing and a little honey, Buffalo Chicken Sliders combine shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, mozzarella, and Parmesan on Hawaiian rolls. The pan makes 12 sliders in 35 minutes, with garlic and Italian seasoning mixed into the buttery topping. Eat them warm while the cheese is still melted, with extra ranch nearby for dipping.
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Black Bean Sliders

A black bean burger with a slice of cheese, cilantro, and red onion, served on a toasted bun. — Black Bean Sliders. Photo credit: Splash of Taste.

Made with black beans, onion, garlic, cumin, chili powder, and panko, Black Bean Sliders cook in a skillet until browned on both sides. The recipe takes 22 minutes and yields 16 servings. Tuck the patties into mini buns and serve them with cheese, salsa, guacamole, sour cream, or whichever toppings work at your table.
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Breakfast Bagel Sliders

A sesame seed bagel sits on top of a serving of scrambled eggs with melted cheese on a white plate. — Breakfast Bagel Sliders. Photo credit: Hungry Cooks Kitchen.

Ready in 20 minutes, Breakfast Bagel Sliders stack sausage patties, scrambled eggs, and two layers of cheddar between mini everything bagels. Garlic-salted butter brushed over the tops helps the bagels brown as the cheese melts. The recipe serves 8 and works well for breakfast, brunch, or a filling breakfast-for-dinner plate.
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Roast Beef Sliders

Close-up of a fork lifting a beef sandwich topped with sesame seeds on a soft bun, with more sandwiches in the background. — Roast Beef Sliders. Photo credit: Pocket Friendly Recipes.

Layered with 1 pound of sliced roast beef, provolone, and French-fried onions, Roast Beef Sliders bake on a 12-count package of soft rolls. An au jus, Worcestershire, butter, and everything-seasoning mixture coats the tops before the 20-minute bake. Serve all 12 warm with chips, roasted vegetables, or tomato soup.
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Turkey Cranberry Sliders

A close-up of a tray of sesame seed slider buns filled with shredded meat, melted cheese, and cranberry sauce. — Turkey Cranberry Sliders. Photo credit: Pocket Friendly Recipes.

Sweet cranberry sauce cuts through the savory turkey and Swiss cheese in Turkey Cranberry Sliders, which bake on 12 Hawaiian rolls. Poppy-seed butter coats the tops, and the full recipe takes 45 minutes. Cook them when leftover turkey needs a new purpose, then serve the sliders warm after the cheese has melted.
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Cheeseburger Sliders

Close-up of a partially eaten burger with cheese in a bun, showing the meat patty's texture. — Cheeseburger Sliders. Photo credit: Pocket Friendly Recipes.

Mini beef patties, American cheese, ketchup, mustard, and burger sauce fill Cheeseburger Sliders made with a 12-count package of buns. They take 25 minutes from start to finish and provide 6 servings. Bring them to the table hot with fries, pickle slices, or raw vegetables and let everyone add more sauce as needed.
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Turkey Sliders

Close-up of a seasoned bagel sandwich with melted cheese and turkey slider filling, topped with seeds. — Turkey Sliders. Photo credit: My Reliable Recipes.

Brushed with butter, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, onion, and poppy seeds, Turkey Sliders bake until the party rolls turn golden. Cooked turkey breast and Havarti cheese make up the simple filling, while sea salt flakes finish the tops. The recipe makes 12 in 27 minutes and can be served for lunch or an easy dinner.
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Copycat Savvy Slider

A hamburger with cheese and lettuce on it. — Copycat Savvy Slider. Photo credit: Pocket Friendly Recipes.

Stacked with two thin beef patties, American cheese, pickles, lettuce, and Boom Boom sauce, Copycat Savvy Slider recreates a fast-food-style burger at home. The recipe makes 2 servings in 30 minutes, with the patties cooked in a skillet for a browned exterior. Serve with French fries for a full meal or skip the lettuce for simpler eaters.
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Ham and Swiss Sliders

Three ham and cheese sliders on seeded buns are placed on parchment paper. Bright green parsley is visible in the background. — Ham and Swiss Sliders. Photo credit: Hungry Cooks Kitchen.

Honey ham, Swiss cheese, mayonnaise, and Hawaiian rolls come together in Ham and Swiss Sliders, a baked recipe that serves 6. Dijon mustard and brown sugar are stirred into the butter topping before everything seasoning goes over the buns. Bake the pan in 45 minutes, then serve the sliders immediately while the cheese is soft.
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Hamburger Sliders

Three sesame seed buns filled with melted cheese and ground beef are arranged on a wooden board. — Hamburger Sliders. Photo credit: Your Perfect Recipes.

Cooked ground beef and diced onion fill Hamburger Sliders along with cheddar and a sauce made from mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, and garlic powder. The assembled Hawaiian rolls are brushed with butter and everything seasoning before baking. Ready in 30 minutes and serving 8, these are easy to eat with fries, chips, or sliced cucumbers.
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Italian Sliders

Close-up of sesame seed-topped sliders filled with sliced meat and melted cheese. — Italian Sliders. Photo credit: Pocket Friendly Recipes.

Packed with ham, salami, pepperoni, provolone, and roasted peppers, Italian Sliders bake as one connected tray of 12 Hawaiian rolls. Italian-seasoned butter goes over the buns, and the covered pan cooks in 40 minutes. Serve them warm with marinara for dipping, or leave the peppers off a few sections for simpler portions.
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Hawaiian Pulled Pork Sliders

Close-up of a pulled pork sandwich with pickles and red cabbage on a bun, held in hand, with chips in the background. — Hawaiian Pulled Pork Sliders. Photo credit: Pocket Friendly Recipes.

Using heated leftover pork, Hawaiian Pulled Pork Sliders pair barbecue sauce and creamy coleslaw with breaded pickle chips on soft rolls. Assembly takes just 10 minutes and makes 12 sliders, since no additional cooking is required by the recipe. Serve them right away, or briefly warm the buns in the oven when a hot sandwich is preferred.
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Philly Cheesesteak Sliders

Close-up of beef and cheese sliders with toasted buns on a white surface. — Philly Cheesesteak Sliders. Photo credit: My Reliable Recipes.

Sautéed ribeye, onion, bell pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and provolone fill Philly Cheesesteak Sliders baked on Hawaiian rolls. Chopped parsley and melted butter coat the tops before the tray goes into the oven. The recipe takes 40 minutes and serves 6, making it suitable for dinner with fries or a simple salad.
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Meatball Sliders

Close-up of a cheesy meatball slider with a seasoned bun, showing melted cheese and tomato sauce. Other sliders are visible in the background. — Meatball Sliders. Photo credit: Pocket Friendly Recipes.

Homemade beef meatballs sit between Hawaiian rolls with marinara, mozzarella, Parmesan, and a buttery herb topping in Meatball Sliders. The meatballs brown in a skillet before the assembled tray bakes, bringing the full cooking time to 30 minutes. The recipe makes 12, and the remaining marinara can be served alongside for dipping.
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Big Mac Sliders

Two sloppy joe sliders with melted cheese and ground beef filling stacked on a plate, with lettuce and a bowl in the background. — Big Mac Sliders. Photo credit: Hungry Cooks Kitchen.

Built with seasoned ground beef, cheddar, shredded lettuce, and homemade burger sauce, Big Mac Sliders turn one connected sheet of Hawaiian rolls into 12 portions. The sauce includes mayonnaise, relish, mustard, vinegar, paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder. Ready in 35 minutes, they can be served with fries or extra pickles for a takeout-style dinner at home.
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Veggie Sliders

Close-up of a Veggie Burger Slider with a fried patty, sliced cucumber, shredded purple cabbage, greens, and mayonnaise in a bun. In the background, a blurred portion of another slider and a dish are visible. — Veggie Sliders. Photo credit: Splash of Taste.

Lentils, black beans, mushrooms, onions, oats, and breadcrumbs form the patties used in Veggie Sliders. They cook in a skillet until golden, and the 40-minute recipe makes 16 servings. Set out small buns with cucumber, red onion, cheese, and mild sauces so each slider can be finished with as many or as few toppings as needed.
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Ham and Cheese Sliders

Baked in 25 minutes, Ham and Cheese Sliders layer deli ham and Swiss cheese between 8 Hawaiian rolls. Melted butter is mixed with honey mustard, Worcestershire sauce, poppy seeds, and dried onion, then brushed across the top before baking. Let them rest briefly, cut them apart, and serve warm for lunch or dinner.
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Cowboy Sliders

Smoky ground beef, pepper jack, bacon, barbecue sauce, fried onions, and jalapeño fill Cowboy Sliders baked on brioche mini buns. A garlic, parsley, lemon, and red-pepper butter is brushed over the tops before the pan goes into the oven. The recipe serves 4 in 35 minutes, and milder portions can be assembled without jalapeño.
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