Description
These Hot Italian Sub Sliders are an easy, crowd-pleasing sandwich perfect for tailgates, gatherings, or casual lunches. Layered with ham, salami, pepperoni, provolone cheese, and spicy peppers on sweet Hawaiian rolls, then brushed with a garlic Italian butter and baked until golden and melty. Serve with marinara sauce for dipping to elevate this flavorful Italian-American classic.
Ingredients
Sliders
- 12 pack Hawaiian rolls, halved lengthwise
- 6 oz ham, thinly sliced
- 5 oz salami, thinly sliced
- 5 oz pepperoni, thinly sliced
- 9 slices provolone cheese
- ⅓ cup pepperoncini, sliced
- ⅓ cup pickled hot cherry peppers, sliced
- ¼ cup salted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed (fresh recommended)
To Serve (Optional)
- 1 cup marinara sauce for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the sliders.
- Assemble Sliders: Place the bottom halves of the Hawaiian rolls on a baking sheet or pan. Layer evenly with ham slices, followed by salami, then pepperoni. Add a layer of provolone cheese on top. Next, spread sliced hot cherry peppers and pepperoncini over the cheese. Cover with the top halves of the rolls.
- Prepare Garlic Butter: In a small bowl, mix melted butter with Italian seasoning and crushed garlic until combined. This will infuse the sliders with rich Italian flavors.
- Brush Sliders: Generously brush the seasoned garlic butter over the tops of the assembled sliders, ensuring all the edges and crevices are coated for maximum flavor and browning.
- Bake Covered: Cover the sliders with aluminum foil to keep them moist and bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes, or until the tops turn golden brown and the cheese has melted.
- Serve: Remove from oven, slice between the rolls to separate sliders, and serve warm. Optionally, provide marinara sauce on the side for dipping to complement the spicy and savory flavors.
Notes
- Using fresh garlic instead of jarred gives the best flavor.
- If you don’t have pepperoncini, banana peppers can be a substitute, though spiciness may vary.
- For easier serving, cut the baked slider sandwich into individual pieces rather than pulling apart.
- The sliders can be prepared ahead of time, covered tightly, and refrigerated before baking.
- To freeze, assemble and cover with foil, freeze, then thaw in the fridge overnight before baking at 325°F for 20-30 minutes.
- Brush the baking pan with a little butter or oil if concerned about sticking, though typically not necessary.
- These sliders can be heated on a charcoal grill with a closed lid, monitoring carefully to avoid burning the bottom.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Italian
