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Irresistibly Cheesy Baked Italian Grinder Sliders Delight Recipe

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  • Author: Ella
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 12 sliders 1x

Description

These Irresistibly Cheesy Baked Italian Grinder Sliders Delight combine savory deli meats, tangy banana peppers, and melted provolone cheese on sweet Hawaiian rolls. Brushed with a flavorful garlic-parsley butter and baked to golden perfection, these sliders make a perfect crowd-pleasing appetizer or party snack.

Ingredients

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Sandwich

  • 1 package Hawaiian sweet rolls (12 count)
  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 0.5 lb deli ham (thinly sliced)
  • 0.5 lb Genoa salami
  • 0.25 lb pepperoni
  • 10 slices provolone cheese
  • 0.5 cup banana peppers (drained)

Butter Topping

  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter (melted)
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp dried parsley
  • 1 tbsp parmesan cheese (grated)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 baking dish to prevent the sliders from sticking and to facilitate easy removal after baking.
  2. Slice the Rolls: Carefully slice the Hawaiian sweet rolls horizontally in half, creating a top and bottom slab for your sliders.
  3. Make the Sauce and Spread: In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, and Italian seasoning until well combined. Spread this mixture evenly over the cut side of the bottom roll slab to give the sliders a tangy and herby flavor base.
  4. Layer the Meats: Layer the deli ham, Genoa salami, and pepperoni evenly over the sauce on the bottom roll slab, ensuring good meat coverage for flavor in every bite.
  5. Add Cheese and Peppers: Place the provolone cheese slices on top of the meats, then scatter the drained banana peppers over the cheese to add a tangy and slightly spicy element.
  6. Assemble the Sliders: Place the top slab of the rolls over the layered fillings gently to sandwich all ingredients together without pressing too hard.
  7. Prepare Butter Topping: Whisk together the melted unsalted butter, garlic powder, dried parsley, and grated parmesan cheese in a bowl until fully incorporated.
  8. Brush and Bake: Brush the butter mixture generously over the tops of the rolls for a flavorful golden crust. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 15 minutes to melt the cheese and warm the sandwiches through.
  9. Brown the Tops: Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until the slider tops turn golden brown and slightly crisp, perfect for serving.

Notes

  • Make sure to drain the banana peppers well to prevent sogginess in the sliders.
  • You can substitute provolone cheese with mozzarella or fontina for a different cheese profile.
  • For a spicier slider, add a few red pepper flakes to the mayonnaise mixture.
  • These sliders can be prepared ahead and baked just before serving to save time.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian-American

Keywords: Italian grinders, sliders, baked sandwiches, provolone cheese sliders, party appetizers, Hawaiian rolls, deli meat sliders

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