Description
Mouthwatering Italian sliders blend classic Mediterranean flavors with miniature burger magic. Herb-infused beef patties nestled in crisp rolls promise a delectable journey through Italian culinary traditions that you’ll savor with each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 slider buns
- 6 slices pepperoni
- 6 slices salami
- 6 slices ham
- 6 slices provolone cheese
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) marinara sauce
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) butter, melted
- 1 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350F (175C), preparing a baking dish for assembly.
- Carefully slice slider buns horizontally while keeping them connected as a single unit, maintaining structural integrity.
- Generously spread marinara sauce across the bottom layer of interconnected buns, creating a flavorful foundation.
- Strategically arrange layers of salami, ham, pepperoni, and provolone cheese, ensuring even distribution across the surface.
- Gently position the top half of buns over the layered ingredients, creating a complete sandwich stack.
- Create a savory butter mixture by combining melted butter with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and Parmesan cheese, whisking until well incorporated.
- Carefully brush the aromatic butter mixture across the top of the buns, coating them thoroughly for enhanced flavor and golden appearance.
- Shield the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 15 minutes, allowing ingredients to meld and heat through.
- Remove foil and continue baking for an additional 5 minutes until buns transform into a crispy, golden-brown masterpiece.
- Slice into individual sliders and serve piping hot, ready to be devoured.
Notes
- Customize meats by swapping salami, ham, or pepperoni with turkey, chicken, or vegetarian alternatives for dietary preferences.
- Enhance flavor intensity by toasting buns lightly before assembling to prevent sogginess and create extra crunch.
- Reduce sodium content by selecting low-sodium deli meats and using less Parmesan cheese in the butter mixture.
- Make ahead by preparing sliders completely, covering, and refrigerating up to 24 hours before baking, which allows flavors to meld beautifully.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg