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Easy Italian Grinder Sliders on Hawaiian Rolls

Close-up of cheesy, baked grinder sliders filled with deli meats and shredded lettuce on a white plate.
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Make these simple Italian Grinder Sliders using soft Hawaiian rolls, deli meats, and cheese. Bake them with a savory garlic butter glaze for a crowd-pleasing appetizer or quick dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (12 count) package Hawaiian sweet rolls
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 pound thinly sliced ham
  • 1/2 pound thinly sliced salami
  • 1/2 pound thinly sliced turkey
  • 8 slices provolone cheese
  • 4 slices Swiss cheese
  • 1/4 cup sliced pepperoncini peppers (optional)
  • 1/4 cup shredded lettuce (for topping after baking)
  • 2 tablespoons Italian dressing (for topping after baking)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. Slice the entire package of Hawaiian rolls horizontally, keeping the rolls connected in one piece. Place the bottom half of the rolls into the prepared baking dish.
  3. Layer the meats and cheeses over the bottom half of the rolls. Start with the ham, then the salami, then the turkey. Top the meat layers with the provolone and Swiss cheese slices. If using, scatter the pepperoncini peppers over the cheese.
  4. Place the top half of the rolls over the fillings.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to create the savory glaze.
  6. Pour the butter mixture evenly over the top of the assembled sliders. Use a pastry brush to spread the glaze across all the rolls.
  7. Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil.
  8. Bake for 15 minutes. 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. Carefully remove the sliders from the oven. Lift the top half of the rolls, sprinkle with shredded lettuce, drizzle lightly with Italian dressing, and replace the top half.
  10. Slice the sliders into individual portions and serve warm immediately.

Notes

  • You can prepare the meat and cheese layers and the butter glaze ahead of time. Assemble the sliders just before baking for the best results.
  • For a spicier kick, add a layer of sliced banana peppers or a dash of crushed red pepper flakes to the butter glaze.
  • These sliders are excellent served with a side of chips or a simple green salad for a complete meal.

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