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Italian Grinder Sliders on Hawaiian Rolls

Close-up of several freshly baked grinder sliders with melted cheese, lettuce, and red onion on a white serving tray.
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Make these Italian Grinder Sliders for an easy party appetizer or quick family dinner. These baked sliders use Hawaiian rolls layered with deli meats and provolone, topped with a zesty glaze.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (12 count) package Hawaiian sweet rolls
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 pound thinly sliced salami
  • 1/2 pound thinly sliced smoked turkey breast
  • 1/2 pound thinly sliced pepperoni
  • 12 slices provolone cheese
  • 1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped celery
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. Slice the package of Hawaiian rolls in half horizontally, keeping the rolls connected. Place the bottom half of the rolls cut-side up in the prepared baking dish.
  3. Layer the deli meats and cheese over the bottom half of the rolls. Place the salami first, followed by the turkey, pepperoni, and then top with the provolone slices, covering all the rolls evenly.
  4. Place the top half of the rolls over the meat and cheese layer.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, oregano, onion powder, and black pepper to create the savory glaze.
  6. Pour the glaze evenly over the top of the rolls. Use a pastry brush to spread the butter mixture over all the tops of the buns.
  7. Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil. Bake for 15 minutes.
  8. 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.
  9. While the sliders bake, prepare the zesty topping. In a medium bowl, combine the shredded lettuce, chopped red onion, and chopped celery.
  10. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, and sugar. Pour the dressing over the lettuce mixture and toss gently to coat.
  11. Remove the baked sliders from the oven. Carefully separate the rolls into individual sliders.
  12. Top each warm slider with a small portion of the zesty chopped salad mixture before serving.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, you can add a layer of thinly sliced tomatoes under the cheese before baking.
  • If you do not have Hawaiian rolls, use any soft slider bun, but the sweetness of the Hawaiian rolls complements the savory meats well.
  • You can assemble these grinder sliders up to 4 hours ahead of time; cover and refrigerate before baking. Add 5 extra minutes to the covered baking time if baking straight from the refrigerator.

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