Description
Mouthwatering hot Italian sub sliders deliver classic sandwich flavors in miniature form. Packed with savory meats, melted cheese, and zesty peppers, these sliders will satisfy you at any gathering or game day event.
Ingredients
Scale
Meats:
- 6 ounces (170 grams) ham, thinly sliced
- 5 ounces (142 grams) salami, thinly sliced
- 5 ounces (142 grams) pepperoni, thinly sliced
Cheese and Bread:
- 9 slices provolone cheese
- 12 pack rolls, halved lengthwise (Kings Hawaiian recommended)
Seasonings and Additional Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup (57 grams) salted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) Italian seasoning
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed (fresh recommended)
- 1/3 cup (80 milliliters) pepperoncini, sliced
- 1/3 cup (80 milliliters) pickled hot cherry peppers, sliced
- Optional: 1 cup (240 milliliters) marinara sauce for serving
Instructions
- Arrange oven rack in the middle position and preheat to 350F (175C), ensuring even heat distribution for consistent cooking.
- Open rolls horizontally and create a layered foundation on a baking sheet, strategically placing ham, salami, pepperoni, and provolone cheese to maximize flavor complexity.
- Scatter hot cherry peppers and peperoncini across the meat and cheese layers, adding zesty and tangy dimensions to the slider profile.
- Gently replace top bun halves, creating compact sandwich units ready for seasoning.
- Whisk melted butter with Italian seasoning and minced garlic, creating an aromatic and flavorful coating mixture.
- Generously brush seasoned butter over slider tops, ensuring complete and even coverage for maximum taste and golden-brown appearance.
- Loosely tent sliders with aluminum foil to prevent excessive browning and retain moisture during baking.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until cheese melts completely and edges turn golden brown with crispy texture.
- Remove from oven, let rest for 2-3 minutes to allow flavors to settle and cheese to stabilize.
- Slice sliders into individual portions and serve immediately with marinara sauce for optional dipping, enhancing the overall culinary experience.
Notes
- Customize Spice Levels by adjusting the amount of hot cherry peppers and peperoncini to match your heat tolerance, creating a personalized flavor profile.
- Meal Prep these sliders in advance by assembling and refrigerating up to 24 hours before baking, making them perfect for game day or quick gatherings.
- Gluten-Free Option can be achieved by using gluten-free slider rolls or lettuce wraps, ensuring everyone can enjoy this delicious recipe.
- Cheese Variations work wonderfully here – try mozzarella, Swiss, or a spicy pepper jack to add different flavor dimensions to the classic Italian sub combination.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 980 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg