Description
Hot Italian Sub Sliders with spicy salami, pepperoni, melted cheese, and tangy giardiniera – quick, comforting, and crowd-pleasing!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (12-count) slider buns or Hawaiian sweet rolls
- 1/4 pound (113g) thinly sliced pepperoni
- 1/4 pound (113g) thinly sliced genoa salami
- 1/4 pound (113g) thinly sliced ham
- 1/4 pound (113g) thinly sliced provolone cheese
- 1/2 cup (120ml) jarred roasted red peppers, drained and chopped
- 1/4 cup (60g) pepperoncini peppers, sliced
- 1/4 cup (60ml) Italian dressing
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the buns Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Take your package of slider buns and, keeping them connected, slice horizontally through the middle using a serrated knife. Place the bottom half in a 9×13-inch baking dish or on a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Step 2: Layer the ingredients Spread half of the Italian dressing over the bottom half of the buns. Layer provolone cheese first, covering all the bread surfaces. This creates a moisture barrier to prevent soggy bottoms. Next, arrange the pepperoni, salami, and ham evenly across the cheese. Distribute the roasted red peppers and pepperoncini peppers evenly over the meats for that authentic Italian sub flavor.
- Step 3: Add the finishing layers Drizzle the remaining Italian dressing over the peppers and meats. Add the second layer of provolone cheese on top. This cheese layer will melt and hold everything together beautifully. Carefully place the top half of the slider buns over the assembled layers.
- Step 4: Prepare and apply the butter topping In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, grated parmesan, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes if using. Stir until well mixed. Use a pastry brush to evenly coat the top of the buns with this flavorful mixture, making sure to get some of the herbs and seasonings in every brush stroke.
- Step 5: Bake to perfection Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 15 minutes. Then remove the foil and bake for an additional 5-7 minutes until the tops are golden brown and the cheese is completely melted. Watch carefully during this final stage to prevent burning.
- Step 6: Serve your Hot Italian Sub Sliders Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before cutting along the seams to separate into individual sliders. Serve warm while the cheese is still gooey and the bread is crisp. Your guests will be impressed with these delicious miniature Italian sandwiches!
Notes
Fresh ingredients will always yield the best flavor results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Americaine
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 1160mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: Hot Italian Sub Sliders