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A '''slider''' is an American term for a steam-grilled [[sandwich]], typically around 2 inches (5 cm) across, made with a [[bun]]. The term primarily refers to small [[hamburger]]s, but is sometimes used to describe any small sandwich made with a slider roll.<ref name="nt-mills">{{cite news|last=Mills |first=Beverly |title=Sliders take guilt out of hamburger cravings |url=http://www.thenewstribune.com/2010/05/12/1183254/sliders-take-guilt-out-of-hamburger.html |work=[[The News Tribune]] |date=12 May 2010 |accessdate=6 June 2010 |author2=Ross, Alicia}}{{dead link|date=February 2012}}</ref><ref name="wd-mannio">{{cite news|last=Mannino |first=Brynn |title=10 Mighty Mini-Burgers |url=http://www.womansday.com/food-recipes/10-mighty-mini-burgers-82210 |work=[[Woman's Day]] |date=29 July 2009 |accessdate=19 November 2013 }}</ref> Also, in the US Navy, a slider is another term for a hamburger. While at sea, the rocking of the ship would cause the greasy burgers to slide around on the grill.
A '''slider''' is an American term for a steam-grilled [[sandwich]], typically around 2 inches (5 cm) across, made with a [[bun]]. The term primarily refers to small [[hamburger]]s, but is sometimes used to describe any small sandwich made with a slider roll.<ref name="nt-mills">{{cite news|last=Mills |first=Beverly |title=Sliders take guilt out of hamburger cravings |url=http://www.thenewstribune.com/2010/05/12/1183254/sliders-take-guilt-out-of-hamburger.html |work=[[The News Tribune]] |date=12 May 2010 |accessdate=6 June 2010 |author2=Ross, Alicia}}{{dead link|date=February 2012}}</ref><ref name="wd-mannio">{{cite news|last=Mannino |first=Brynn |title=10 Mighty Mini-Burgers |url=http://www.womansday.com/food-recipes/10-mighty-mini-burgers-82210 |work=[[Woman's Day]] |date=29 July 2009 |accessdate=19 November 2013 }}</ref>


The term was originally used to describe the onion-steamed small burgers at [[White Castle (restaurant)|White Castle]] restaurants. White Castle trademarked the spelling variant "Slyder" and used it between 1985 and 2009.<ref>{{cite web |title=US Trademark #74384698 |url=http://www.uspto.gov/ |website=[[United States Patent and Trademark Office]] |accessdate=7 June 2010 |quote=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}}</ref>
The term was originally used to describe the onion-steamed small burgers at [[White Castle (restaurant)|White Castle]] restaurants. White Castle trademarked the spelling variant "Slyder" and used it between 1985 and 2009.<ref>{{cite web |title=US Trademark #74384698 |url=http://www.uspto.gov/ |website=[[United States Patent and Trademark Office]] |accessdate=7 June 2010 |quote=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}}</ref>

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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)

A slider is an American term for a steam-grilled sandwich, typically around 2 inches (5 cm) across, made with a bun. The term primarily refers to small hamburgers, but is sometimes used to describe any small sandwich made with a slider roll.[1][2]

The term was originally used to describe the onion-steamed small burgers at White Castle restaurants. White Castle 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]

See also

References

  1. ^ Mills, Beverly; Ross, Alicia (12 May 2010). "Sliders take guilt out of hamburger cravings". The News Tribune. Retrieved 6 June 2010.[dead link]
  2. ^ Mannino, Brynn (29 July 2009). "10 Mighty Mini-Burgers". Woman's Day. Retrieved 19 November 2013.
  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

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