Cheesy Garlic Butter Sliders

Soft slider buns filled with savory garlic butter, melted cheese, and optional savory fillings—a delightful snack or appetizer.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

These sliders offer a perfect combination of gooey cheese, aromatic garlic, and pillowy buns. Ideal for crowd-pleasing parties, easy snacks, or game-day treats.

Ingredients

(Tip: You can find the complete list of ingredients and their measurements in the recipe card below.)

• slider buns (Hawaiian or dinner rolls)
• unsalted butter
• garlic cloves, minced
• fresh parsley, chopped
• shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or Swiss)
• optional: deli ham, turkey, cooked bacon, or caramelized onions

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 °F (175 °C) and line a baking dish or tray.
2. Slice the slider buns horizontally, keeping them connected in rows.
3. In a small saucepan, melt butter and stir in garlic and parsley until fragrant.
4. Brush garlic-butter mixture on both the top and bottom of buns.
5. Layer cheese evenly on bottom buns; add optional fillings. Cover with top buns.
6. Brush the top of buns with remaining garlic butter.
7. Cover loosely with foil and bake for 15 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 5 minutes until cheese is melted and tops are golden.
8. Serve warm, pulling sliders apart at the tray.

Servings and timing

• Servings: Makes 12–16 sliders, depending on bun size.
• Timing: Prep takes 10 minutes, baking takes 20 minutes.

Variations

• Buffalo chicken version: Add shredded cooked chicken tossed in buffalo sauce instead of deli meat.
• Italian-style: Replace cheese with provolone and include sliced salami or pepperoni.
• Vegetarian: Add roasted vegetables like peppers, mushrooms, or spinach in place of meat.

Storage/reheating

• Storage: Store sliders in an airtight container under refrigeration for up to 3 days.
• Freezing: Wrap tightly and freeze whole slider slider trays or separated halves for up to 2 months.
• Reheating: Reheat in a 350 °F oven for 10–12 minutes, covered with foil. Microwave single portions for 30–45 seconds.

FAQs

What type of buns are best for sliders?

Soft Hawaiian rolls or small dinner rolls work best—they absorb the garlic butter and offer a tender crumb.

Can I use pre-shredded cheese?

Yes—just ensure it’s fresh-shredded for best meltability; pre-shredded blends hold anti-caking agents that may affect texture.

How do I avoid soggy bottoms?

Brush buns evenly with garlic butter and bake on a rack-lined tray so heat circulates around.

Can I add more flavors to the butter?

Yes—mix in Italian seasoning, grated Parmesan cheese, or red pepper flakes for extra flavor.

Are these suitable for a crowd?

Absolutely—scale up easily by using multiple trays and serving warm from the oven.

Can I make them vegetarian?

Yes—use cheese and vegetable fillings only for a satisfying meatless option.

What dipping sauces go well with these sliders?

Marinara, ranch, honey mustard, or garlic aioli are all excellent choices.

Can I assemble ahead of time?

Yes—assemble and store covered in the refrigerator a few hours before baking; bake just before serving.

How do I keep top buns soft?

Cover with foil during the first half of baking; this helps keep them from becoming too crusty.

Can I grill these instead of baking?

Yes—wrap sliders in foil and grill over medium heat for 10–12 minutes until cheese melts.

Conclusion

Cheesy Garlic Butter Sliders are irresistible handheld treats featuring melty cheese, aromatic garlic butter, and soft buns. They’re versatile, easy to assemble, and perfect for parties, snacks, or casual dinners.

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