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Ultimate Baked Italian Grinder Sliders

A close-up stack of warm, cheesy grinder sliders on a white platter.
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Make these easy, crowd-pleasing Italian Grinder Sliders using Hawaiian rolls. They are packed with deli meats, melted cheese, and a savory garlic butter glaze, perfect for game day or a quick family dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (12 count) package sweet slider rolls (like Hawaiian rolls)
  • 1/2 pound thinly sliced ham
  • 1/2 pound thinly sliced salami
  • 1/2 pound thinly sliced pepperoni
  • 1/2 pound thinly sliced provolone cheese
  • 1/2 pound thinly sliced Swiss cheese
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon poppy seeds (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. Carefully slice the entire package of slider rolls horizontally, keeping the rolls connected in one piece. Place the bottom half of the rolls in the prepared baking dish.
  3. Layer the meats and cheeses evenly over the bottom half of the rolls. Start with ham, then salami, then pepperoni, followed by alternating layers of provolone and Swiss cheese.
  4. Place the top half of the rolls back onto the meat and cheese layers.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, onion powder, and Dijon mustard. If using, stir in the poppy seeds.
  6. Brush the entire top surface of the assembled sliders generously with the garlic butter mixture.
  7. Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil.
  8. Bake for 15 minutes covered.
  9. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 to 10 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and the tops are lightly golden brown.
  10. Let the sliders rest for 5 minutes before slicing between the rolls. Serve warm as a party appetizer or quick dinner idea.

Notes

  • For an extra zesty flavor, you can add a thin layer of mayonnaise mixed with a dash of red wine vinegar over the bottom layer of rolls before adding the meat.
  • If you do not have Hawaiian rolls, use any soft, small dinner rolls.
  • These sliders reheat well in the oven or microwave the next day.

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