Italian Sliders Recipe
Try this quick and simple Italian Sliders Recipe with ham, salami, pepperoni, roasted red peppers, and Provolone cheese.
Servings: 12 Sliders
Cost: $16.12
Equipment
Ingredients
Sliders
- Cooking spray
- 12-count package Hawaiian sweet dinner rolls see note 1
- 12 slices provolone cheese divided
- 5 ounces thinly sliced deli ham 12 slices
- 2 ounces salami 12 large slices, see note 2
- 2 ounces pepperoni 12 large slices or 24 smaller
- 8 ounces roasted red pepper strips optional, see note 3
- 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese optional
- Marinara sauce warmed, optional, for serving
Butter
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1-1/2 teaspoons dried minced onion
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Generously grease a 9x13-inch baking pan. Line pan with parchment paper.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter. Let it cool slightly, then whisk in the remaining ingredients listed under “butter.”
- Using a serrated bread knife, carefully slice the entire block of Hawaiian rolls in half horizontally, keeping the individual rolls attached (see note 1 for pictures). Place the bottom half of the rolls in the prepared pan.Brush 2 tbsp of the butter mixture on the cut sides of both the top and bottom halves of the rolls (using 4 tablespoons in total).
- Layer in the following order: 6 slices of cheese, ham, salami, pepperoni, red pepper strips (if using), and 6 remaining slices of cheese. Do not add the top slab of rolls yet. Bake, uncovered, for 10 minutes.
- Remove pan from oven and place top half of the rolls onto the sliders. Brush the top and sides of the rolls generously with the remaining butter mixture. If using, sprinkle grated Parmesan on top. Cover pan with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 5–10 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the cheese has melted.
- Serve hot, cutting into individual sliders. Serve with warmed marinara sauce.
Video
Notes
Note 1: Keep the rolls intact and slice them in half horizontally.
Note 2: I prefer deli-sliced pepperoni and salami. Since deli slices are larger, you'll only need about 12 slices. If using smaller, packaged meats, you’ll need about 24. Adjust the quantity to your preference.
Note 3: If you’re not a fan of red peppers, feel free to omit them. 8 oz is roughly 1 cup. Thoroughly drain and squeeze out extra moisture with a paper towel. Ensure they’re very dry before adding to sliders.
Storage: Let the sliders cool completely to room temp, then store them in an airtight bag or container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Note 2: I prefer deli-sliced pepperoni and salami. Since deli slices are larger, you'll only need about 12 slices. If using smaller, packaged meats, you’ll need about 24. Adjust the quantity to your preference.
Note 3: If you’re not a fan of red peppers, feel free to omit them. 8 oz is roughly 1 cup. Thoroughly drain and squeeze out extra moisture with a paper towel. Ensure they’re very dry before adding to sliders.
Storage: Let the sliders cool completely to room temp, then store them in an airtight bag or container in the fridge for up to 3 days.Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 303kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 59mg | Sodium: 851mg | Potassium: 134mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 502IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 161mg | Iron: 1mg