Description
Mouthwatering italian sliders bring classic Mediterranean flavors to miniature sandwiches perfect for gatherings. Melted cheese, savory meats, and aromatic herbs create an irresistible bite you won’t want to miss.
Ingredients
Scale
Meats:
- 6 slices salami
- 6 slices pepperoni
- 6 slices ham
Cheese and Sauce:
- 6 slices provolone cheese
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) marinara sauce
- 1 tablespoon (15 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
Buns and Seasonings:
- 12 slider buns
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon (5 grams) Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 grams) garlic powder
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350F (175C), preparing a baking dish for assembly.
- Carefully slice slider buns horizontally, keeping them connected as a single unit.
- Spread a generous layer of marinara sauce across the bottom bun surface.
- Create a robust meat layer by arranging salami, pepperoni, and ham evenly over the sauce.
- Add provolone cheese to create a melty foundation for the sliders.
- Gently place the top bun section over the layered ingredients.
- Combine melted butter with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and Parmesan cheese in a small mixing bowl.
- Brush the butter mixture thoroughly over the top bun surface, ensuring complete coverage.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 15 minutes.
- Remove foil and continue baking 5-7 minutes until buns turn golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from oven, let rest briefly, then slice into individual sliders.
- Serve immediately while warm and cheese is melted.
Notes
- Toast buns carefully to prevent burning, watching closely during the final uncovered baking stage.
- Customize meat selections by swapping ingredients for vegetarian or lower-fat alternatives like turkey pepperoni or plant-based proteins.
- Adjust seasoning blend to accommodate dietary restrictions, using gluten-free herbs or reduced-sodium options.
- Choose high-quality marinara sauce with robust flavor to enhance overall slider taste and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg