Family-Friendly Italian Grinder Sliders That Kids and Adults Love
These Family-Friendly Italian Grinder Sliders pack all the savory goodness of an Italian sub into perfectly melty, crispy, bite-sized sliders. Ideal for game days, parties, or busy weeknights, they’re quick to assemble and loved by kids and adults alike.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 sliders 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (12-count) slider buns or Hawaiian sweet rolls
- ¼ pound thinly sliced ham
- ¼ pound thinly sliced salami
- ¼ pound thinly sliced pepperoni
- 8 slices provolone cheese
- 8 slices mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup roasted red peppers, chopped
- ¼ cup sliced pepperoncini (optional)
- ¼ cup mayo mixed with 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- Garlic Butter Topping:
- 4 tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Slice the entire slab of slider buns horizontally and place the bottom half in a 9x13 baking dish.
- Spread the mayo mixture across the bottom buns. Layer half the provolone, then ham, salami, pepperoni, red peppers, and pepperoncini. Top with mozzarella and remaining provolone.
- Place the top buns back on. In a small bowl, combine melted butter, garlic, Italian seasoning, and Parmesan. Brush generously over the tops.
- Cover with foil and bake for 15 minutes. Remove foil and bake for 5 more minutes until golden brown. Serve warm!
Notes
To make ahead, assemble fully (without butter topping) and refrigerate. Add topping before baking. These sliders freeze well too — wrap tightly before freezing, then thaw in the fridge overnight before baking as directed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g