Description
These Hot Italian Sub Sliders are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack featuring a combination of ham, salami, pepperoni, provolone cheese, and tangy peppers, all baked on soft Hawaiian rolls and brushed with garlic Italian butter for extra flavor. Perfect for parties or game day gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 12 pack rolls, halved lengthwise (I recommend Kings Hawaiian rolls)
- 6 oz package of ham, thinly sliced
- 5 oz package of salami, thinly sliced
- 5 oz package of pepperoni, thinly sliced
- 9 slices provolone cheese
- ⅓ cup pepperoncini, sliced
- ⅓ cup pickled hot cherry peppers, sliced
Butter Mixture
- ¼ cup salted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed (fresh recommended)
To Serve (optional)
- 1 cup marinara sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F to prepare for baking the sliders.
- Assemble the sliders: Lay the bottom halves of the rolls on a baking sheet or pan. Layer on the ham slices, followed by the salami, then pepperoni. Add a layer of provolone cheese, then top with sliced hot cherry peppers and pepperoncini. Place the top halves of the rolls back on.
- Prepare the butter mixture: In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, Italian seasoning, and crushed garlic. Stir to thoroughly blend the flavors.
- Brush sliders with butter mixture: Generously brush the seasoned butter over the tops of the sliders, making sure to coat all the nooks and crannies for maximum flavor.
- Cover and bake: Cover the sliders loosely with foil and bake in the preheated oven at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes until the rolls are golden brown and the cheese has melted.
- Serve: Remove the sliders from the oven, slice them apart, and serve warm. Optionally, provide marinara sauce on the side for dipping.
Notes
- Using fresh garlic rather than jarred offers a more vibrant flavor.
- Kings Hawaiian rolls are recommended for their sweetness and soft texture, but any soft slider roll will work.
- You can adjust the amount of hot peppers depending on your preferred spice level.
- Covering the sliders with foil during baking keeps them moist and melted without over-browning.
- Serve immediately after baking for best taste and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
