Italian Sub Sliders
These Italian Sub Sliders combine stacked deli meats, melted provolone, tangy peppers, and toasted buttery buns for a hearty, flavorful, and easy-to-make appetizer perfect for parties and busy nights.
Equipment
- 1 oven
- 1 baking sheet lined with parchment paper
- 1 bread knife
- 1 microwave-safe bowl
- 1 pastry brush for butter mixture
Ingredients
- 12 King's Hawaiian dinner rolls
- ½ lb deli sliced ham
- ½ lb sliced salami
- ¼ lb sliced pepperoni
- 12 slices provolone cheese
- ¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning plus extra for topping
- 2 roma tomatoes chopped
- ½ red onion chopped
- ½ cup sliced pepperoncini peppers drained
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 ½ cups shredded lettuce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Using a bread knife, slice the dinner rolls in half horizontally, keeping them connected, and place the bottom half on the baking sheet.
- Layer the sliced ham, then salami, then pepperoni over the bottom buns.
- Add a layer of provolone cheese and sprinkle with Italian seasoning.
- Top with chopped tomatoes, red onions, and sliced pepperoncini peppers.
- Place the top buns back on the sliders.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt together butter, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning for about 10 seconds, then stir.
- Brush the butter mixture evenly over the tops of the buns and sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top.
- Cover the sliders with foil and bake for 15 to 20 minutes until the cheese melts and aroma develops.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes until the tops are toasted.
- Remove sliders from the oven, lift the top buns, add shredded lettuce for crunch if desired, then replace the buns and serve warm.
Notes
- Use lettuce after baking for crisp texture.
- Substitute pepperoni with other deli meats if preferred.
- Store leftovers wrapped in foil in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.