Description
Italian hot sub sliders blend spicy salami, melted provolone, and zesty pepperoncini into bite-sized sandwich perfection. Hearty layers of premium deli meats and tangy condiments promise a flavor explosion that will satisfy hungry crowds at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 12 pack rolls (Kings Hawaiian recommended), halved lengthwise
- 6 ounces (170 grams) ham, thinly sliced
- 5 ounces (142 grams) salami, thinly sliced
- 5 ounces (142 grams) pepperoni, thinly sliced
- 9 slices provolone cheese
Condiments and Toppings:
- 1/3 cup (80 milliliters) pepperoncini, sliced
- 1/3 cup (80 milliliters) pickled hot cherry peppers, sliced
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) marinara sauce (optional, for serving)
Seasoning and Preparation Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) salted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed (fresh recommended)
Instructions
- Arrange the bottom halves of rolls on a baking sheet, creating a sturdy foundation for layering ingredients.
- Carefully stack ham, salami, pepperoni, and provolone cheese across the roll bases, ensuring even distribution.
- Strategically scatter cherry peppers and pepperoncini over the meat and cheese layers for added zesty flavor.
- Gently place the top bun portions over the loaded sandwich base, creating compact sliders.
- Melt butter and combine with finely minced garlic and Italian seasoning, creating a fragrant herb-infused glaze.
- Generously brush the seasoned butter mixture across the slider tops, ensuring complete coverage for maximum flavor absorption.
- Loosely tent the baking sheet with aluminum foil to prevent excessive browning during the initial cooking phase.
- Bake in a preheated 350°F oven for approximately 25-30 minutes, allowing ingredients to meld and cheese to become perfectly melted.
- Remove foil during the final 5 minutes of cooking to achieve a golden, slightly crispy top surface.
- Extract from oven and let rest for 2-3 minutes to allow flavors to settle and enhance sandwich cohesion.
- Slice sandwiches into individual portions and serve immediately with optional marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Choose high-quality deli meats for better flavor and texture in your sandwich platter.
- Slice cherry peppers and pepperoncini thinly to distribute heat and tanginess evenly across sliders.
- Swap meats for dietary needs like using turkey ham for lower-fat version or plant-based proteins for vegetarian option.
- Use fresh garlic instead of pre-crushed for more intense and authentic garlic flavor in butter mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg