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Easy Italian Grinder Sliders with Garlic Butter Glaze

Close-up of gooey melted cheese and ham inside freshly baked grinder sliders on a white platter.
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Make these simple, baked Italian Grinder Sliders using Hawaiian rolls, deli meats, and provolone cheese, finished with a savory garlic parmesan butter topping. They are perfect for parties or quick family meals.

Ingredients

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  • 1 package (12 count) sweet slider rolls (like Hawaiian rolls)
  • 1/2 pound thinly sliced ham
  • 1/2 pound thinly sliced salami
  • 1/2 pound thinly sliced pepperoni
  • 1 pound provolone cheese, sliced
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped onion (optional, for topping)
  • 1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce (optional, for topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. Slice the entire package of slider rolls horizontally, keeping the rolls connected. Place the bottom half of the rolls in the prepared baking dish.
  3. Layer the meats evenly over the bottom rolls: place the ham, then the salami, and finally the pepperoni.
  4. Top the meat layers with the sliced provolone cheese, covering the entire surface of the rolls.
  5. Place the top half of the rolls over the cheese layer. Gently press down on the top half.
  6. In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and salt to create the glaze.
  7. Pour or brush the butter glaze evenly over the top of the assembled sliders.
  8. Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil.
  9. Bake for 15 minutes.
  10. Remove the foil and bake for another 5 to 10 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and the tops of the rolls are golden brown.
  11. Remove from the oven and let the sliders rest for 5 minutes before slicing them into individual sandwiches.
  12. If using, mix the chopped onion and shredded lettuce together. Serve the sliders immediately, topping each individual slider with a small amount of the fresh lettuce and onion mixture.

Notes

  • For a spicier kick, add a layer of sliced pepperoncini peppers with the cheese.
  • If you prefer a tangy slaw topping instead of plain lettuce and onion, toss the shredded lettuce and onion with 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise and 1 teaspoon of red wine vinegar before serving.
  • These sliders reheat well in the microwave for quick leftovers.

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