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12 sliders in a glass baking dish with layers of cheese, meat, and salad.
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Italian Grinder Sliders

Italian Grinder Sliders are the ultimate mini version of the classic, with layers of deli meats, melted cheese, and a garlic parmesan glaze.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 584kcal

Ingredients

For the sliders

  • 12 hawaiian rolls
  • 8 ounces ham thinly sliced
  • 4 ounces provolone cheese sliced
  • 3 ounces thinly sliced pepperoni
  • 3 ounces thinly sliced salami

For the glaze

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons grated parmesan
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Grinder Salad topping

  • 8 ounces shredded lettuce
  • 1/2 cup diced tomato
  • 1/2 cup sliced pepperoncini peppers
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350˚F.
  • Cut the hawaiian rolls horizontally. Lay the bottoms in a baking dish.
  • Layer the provolone cheese on the bread. Then add the ham, pepperoni, and salami on top. Place the tops back on the rolls and cut through the sandwiches between each roll.
  • Combine the butter, parmesan, garlic powder, and salt. Spread over the tops of the slider sandwiches. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the tops are golden brown.
  • While the sandwiches bake, make the grinder salad by whisking together the mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and garlic powder to form a dressing.
    Toss the lettuce, tomatoes, and pepperoncini peppers together with the dressing.
  • Once the sandwiches are done, remove the tops, add the grinder salad and put the tops back on. Serve immediately.

Notes

Substitutions:
  • Hawaiian rolls – You can also substitute small dinner rolls or slider buns.
  • Sliced ham – If you prefer a different deli meat, you can substitute it with turkey, roast beef, or even chicken.
  • Provolone cheese – If you’re not a fan of provolone, you can use Swiss cheese, cheddar cheese, or mozzarella as a substitution.
  • Pepperoni – If you prefer a milder option, you can replace it with cooked bacon.
  • Salami – Other Italian cold cuts like sliced pastrami, corned beef, or any other cured deli meat will work as well.
  • Butter – You can use olive oil or a non-dairy butter substitute if you prefer a different fat.
  • Parmesan cheese – You can also use grated Pecorino Romano or a blend of Italian cheeses if you don’t have parmesan.
  • Garlic powder – If you prefer fresh garlic, you can substitute it with minced garlic cloves.
How to Store: To save leftovers, separate into meal sized portions and then place in an airtight container and store:
  • in the refrigerator for 3-4 days
  • in the freezer up to a month
How to Reheat: This can be reheated in the microwave in 30 second increments. 
How to Scale: You can easily double the recipe if you need to feed a crowd, or even cut it in half to just feed a couple. 

Nutrition

Serving: 2sliders | Calories: 584kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 96mg | Sodium: 1720mg | Potassium: 382mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 3166IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 200mg | Iron: 2mg