Description
Savory Italian sliders bring Mediterranean zest to your appetizer game, merging classic flavors with miniature sandwich perfection. Crisp pancetta, melted provolone, and herbed aioli create irresistible bites you’ll crave at every gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Protein:
- 1/2 pound sliced salami
- 1/2 pound sliced pepperoni
- 1/2 pound sliced ham
Cheese:
- 8 ounces provolone cheese
- 8 ounces mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Bread and Seasonings:
- 12 slider rolls or small buns
- 1/4 cup butter (melted)
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Optional:
- Marinara sauce for dipping
Instructions
- Prepare the oven to 350F (175C) and position a rack in the middle.
- Carefully slice the slider rolls horizontally, creating a top and bottom layer.
- Arrange the bottom half of rolls in a baking dish, creating a stable base for layering.
- Create a savory meat and cheese foundation by strategically placing salami, pepperoni, ham, provolone, and mozzarella across the bottom rolls.
- Gently position the top half of the rolls over the layered meats and cheeses.
- Combine melted butter with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and grated Parmesan in a small mixing bowl.
- Using a pastry brush, evenly distribute the aromatic butter mixture over the entire surface of the sliders.
- Shield the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 10-12 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and cheese to soften.
- Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 5 minutes until the tops turn golden and the cheese becomes irresistibly bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and let rest for 2-3 minutes before serving warm, optionally accompanied by marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Swap meats effortlessly by using turkey pepperoni or prosciutto for a lighter protein option.
- Gluten-sensitive guests can enjoy these sliders by using gluten-free slider rolls or lettuce wraps.
- Prep sliders ahead of time and refrigerate before baking to develop deeper flavor profiles and save last-minute cooking stress.
- Reduce butter quantity by half and use olive oil spray for a healthier alternative without compromising delicious taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg