I made slider recipes from Eddie Jackson, Bobby Flay, and Ina Garten. The best had the simplest seasonings.

Ted BergFeb 9, 2024, 22:43 IST

I made three different slider recipes to see which was the best to serve at a party.Ted Berg

I made sliders using recipes from Ina Garten, Eddie Jackson, and Bobby Flay.
Garten's version used Gruyere cheese and arugula, but reminded me more of a meatball.

When I'm in need of crowd-pleasing party food, I immediately think of reliable, delicious sliders. To find the best recipe, I made sliders from celebrity chefs Ina Garten, Eddie Jackson, and Bobby Flay.

I don't have access to an outdoor grill, so I cooked all of the sliders on a skillet.

Here's how each slider stacked up.

Garten’s sliders seemed easy enough to make.

I gathered luxe-feeling ingredients like Dijon mustard and Gruyere cheese.Ted Berg

Garten’s sliders seemed easy enough to make.

I gathered luxe-feeling ingredients like Dijon mustard and Gruyere cheese.Ted Berg

I combined the fresh herbs and meat before forming the patties.

Ina Garten's recipe called for mixing the Dijon mustard and herbs with the beef.Ted Berg

I combined the fresh herbs and meat before forming the patties.

Ina Garten's recipe called for mixing the Dijon mustard and herbs with the beef.Ted Berg

I topped Garten's patties with cheese while they were cooking.

The Gruyere cheese melted nicely.Ted Berg

I topped Garten's patties with cheese while they were cooking.

The Gruyere cheese melted nicely.Ted Berg

Garten's finished sliders looked picture-perfect.

The finished sliders were colorful and delicious.Ted Berg

Garten's finished sliders looked picture-perfect.

The finished sliders were colorful and delicious.Ted Berg

At first, Jackson’s recipe for Caribbean-jerk sliders seemed overwhelming.

Jackson's recipe also included instructions for making red-ale onion rings and jerk ketchup.Ted Berg

At first, Jackson’s recipe for Caribbean-jerk sliders seemed overwhelming.

Jackson's recipe also included instructions for making red-ale onion rings and jerk ketchup.Ted Berg

I added a lot of seasonings to the meat.

Eddie Jackson's burger patties called for several seasonings like allspice and cayenne pepper.Ted Berg

I added a lot of seasonings to the meat.

Eddie Jackson's burger patties called for several seasonings like allspice and cayenne pepper.Ted Berg

To give the sliders even more flavor, I toasted the buns.

I toasted the buns until they looked crispy.Ted Berg

To give the sliders even more flavor, I toasted the buns.

I toasted the buns until they looked crispy.Ted Berg

Jackson's finished sliders were super tasty.

I thought the ketchup and onion rings elevated the sliders.Ted Berg

Jackson's finished sliders were super tasty.

I thought the ketchup and onion rings elevated the sliders.Ted Berg

Flay’s sliders with chipotle mayonnaise didn't seem too complicated to make.

I grabbed ingredients for Bobby Flay's sliders and chipotle mayo.Ted Berg

Flay’s sliders with chipotle mayonnaise didn't seem too complicated to make.

I grabbed ingredients for Bobby Flay's sliders and chipotle mayo.Ted Berg

Flay's slider patties required few seasonings.

All I added to the patties was salt and pepper.Ted Berg

Flay's slider patties required few seasonings.

All I added to the patties was salt and pepper.Ted Berg

I cooked Flay's sliders and served them with all of the toppings.

I cooked the sliders in a skillet.Ted Berg

I cooked Flay's sliders and served them with all of the toppings.

I cooked the sliders in a skillet.Ted Berg

Flay's finished sliders were amazing.

I loved the combination of flavors in Bobby Flay's sliders.Ted Berg

Flay's finished sliders were amazing.

I loved the combination of flavors in Bobby Flay's sliders.Ted Berg

Flay's sliders were my winner.

All of the sliders were good, but Flay's were my favorite.Ted Berg

Flay's sliders were my winner.

All of the sliders were good, but Flay's were my favorite.Ted Berg

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I made slider recipes from Eddie Jackson, Bobby Flay, and Ina Garten. The best had the simplest seasonings.

Garten’s sliders seemed easy enough to make.

Garten’s sliders seemed easy enough to make.

I combined the fresh herbs and meat before forming the patties.

I combined the fresh herbs and meat before forming the patties.

I topped Garten's patties with cheese while they were cooking.

I topped Garten's patties with cheese while they were cooking.

Garten's finished sliders looked picture-perfect.

Garten's finished sliders looked picture-perfect.

At first, Jackson’s recipe for Caribbean-jerk sliders seemed overwhelming.

At first, Jackson’s recipe for Caribbean-jerk sliders seemed overwhelming.

I added a lot of seasonings to the meat.

I added a lot of seasonings to the meat.

To give the sliders even more flavor, I toasted the buns.

To give the sliders even more flavor, I toasted the buns.

Jackson's finished sliders were super tasty.

Jackson's finished sliders were super tasty.

Flay’s sliders with chipotle mayonnaise didn't seem too complicated to make.

Flay’s sliders with chipotle mayonnaise didn't seem too complicated to make.

Flay's slider patties required few seasonings.

Flay's slider patties required few seasonings.

I cooked Flay's sliders and served them with all of the toppings.

I cooked Flay's sliders and served them with all of the toppings.

Flay's finished sliders were amazing.

Flay's finished sliders were amazing.

Flay's sliders were my winner.

Flay's sliders were my winner.