Slider (sandwich)

A slider is an American term for a steam-grilled sandwich, typically around 2 inches (5 cm) across, made with a bun.

"Slyder" redirects here. For the electronic music duo also known as Slyder, see Cloud2Ground.
Slider
A party tray of sliders at a restaurant.
Alternative namesMini burgers
TypeSandwich
CourseAppetizer, amuse-bouche, or entrée
Place of originUnited States
Region or stateMidwest
Serving temperatureHot with various cheeses, vegetables, and condiments
Main ingredientsBun (slider roll), filling (e.g. hamburger patty)

History

"Slider" is believed to have been first used to describe the onion-steamed small burgers at White Castle restaurants.[1] The term has since been appropriated by other restaurants,[2] usually to describe a small hamburger, but sometimes used to describe any small sandwich made with a slider roll. White Castle later trademarked the spelling variant "Slyder" and used it between 1985 and 2009.[3]

Sliders can be served as hors d'oeuvres, snacks, or entrées.[4] They have since become a popular Game Day appetizer in the United States.[5]

  • Cheeseburger sliders
  • Chicken sliders

See also

References
  1. Feldman, David; Imponderables: The Solution to the Mysteries of Everyday Life; William Morrow Company; New York: 1986. 06-8805-913-9 pp. 80-30.
  2. White Manna, for example, also claims to be the home of the invention the slider, though the restarurant post-dates White Castle by 18 years.
  3. "US Trademark #74384698". United States Patent and Trademark Office. Retrieved 7 June 2010. IC 030. US 046. G & S: prepared sandwiches for consumption on or off the premises. FIRST USE: 1993-03-14. FIRST USE IN COMMERCE: 1993-03-14
  4. Campanaro, Joey (September 2007). "Meatball Sliders". Bon Appétit. Epicurious.com. Retrieved 6 June 2010. Three make a meal, but a bunch make fun party hors d'oeuvres
  5. "Top 10 Appetizers and Finger Foods for Your Football Saturday". DawgNation. 2020-08-24. Retrieved 2020-09-02.


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