These Grinder Sliders offer bold and robust flavors from the savory combination of salami, pepperoni, and ham complemented by the rich and creamy melted Provolone cheese, all nestled within sweet Hawaiian rolls. The sliders are topped with a fresh and tangy slaw, featuring crisp iceberg lettuce, zingy banana peppers, and a sharp, bright dressing, offering a burst of flavor in every bite.
PREP: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Generously grease a 9x13-inch pan. With a sharp serrated knife, slice the Hawaiian rolls in half, creating a top and bottom slab. Place the bottom slab of the rolls in the prepared pan.
PREPARE SANDWICHES: To the bottom slab, evenly layer 6 slices of cheese, salami, pepperoni, ham, and the remaining 6 slices of cheese. Add the top slab of rolls. Melt butter in the microwave then slowly pour over the rolls. Use a pastry brush or spatula to evenly spread the mixture over the tops and sides. A little bit of the butter will pool at the bottom of the rolls; this makes the bottoms crispy!
BAKE SLIDERS: Cover the sliders with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 3-6 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and the rolls are golden on the top and bottom.
SLAW TOPPING: While the sliders are baking, combine shredded lettuce, onions, banana peppers, and Parmesan (if using) in a large mixing bowl. In a covered jar, combine all the slaw dressing ingredients. Season to taste (I add ¼ tsp of salt and ⅛tsp of pepper). Put the lid on the jar and shake until well combined. Pour the dressing over the slaw and toss until everything is well coated.
ENJOY: After removing the sliders from the oven, use a very sharp knife to cut them into individual sandwiches. Before eating each one, remove the top of each slider and add a tomato slice and a generous scoop of slaw; then replace the top. (Only add the tomato and slaw to sliders that are about to be eaten.) Enjoy immediately!
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Notes
Note 1: Provolone cheese: It's crucial to use ultra-thin slices of cheese to prevent the cheese from dominating the flavors of the sliders and to ensure it melts according to recipe timing.Note 2: Butter: Nothing beats this amazing Kerrygold garlic butter (so delicious and helps cut down on ingredients needed!). However, if this isn't accessible to you, a homemade blend of 3-1/2 tablespoons butter mixed with ¼ to ½ teaspoon of garlic powder and ½ to 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning will do the trick just as well.