Description
These budget-friendly Italian sliders use Hawaiian rolls, salami, pepperoni, and cheese to create a restaurant-quality meal for under $10. Perfect for busy weeknights, they are quick to assemble, crowd-pleasing, and designed to stretch ingredients without sacrificing flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (12-count) Hawaiian Sweet Rolls
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 package (8 oz) pre-sliced salami
- 1 package (4-6 oz) sliced pepperoni
- 1 block (8 oz) provolone cheese, sliced
- 1 cup shredded low-moisture mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup sliced black olives (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a small bowl, combine melted butter, dried oregano, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes; whisk until combined.
- Carefully slice the Hawaiian roll loaf in half horizontally, keeping the rolls attached.
- Layer the salami and pepperoni on the bottom half of the rolls, folding slices to fit neatly.
- Place provolone slices on top of the meat, then sprinkle shredded mozzarella evenly over the provolone.
- Spoon marinara sauce over the cheese (about 2 tablespoons per slider), avoiding soaking the bread.
- Add black olives if using, then place the top half of the rolls onto the sliders and press gently.
- Brush the butter mixture generously over the top of the rolls, ensuring it gets into the cracks.
- Place the baking dish on a baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes until cheese is bubbly and tops are golden brown.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing between the rolls and serving warm.
Notes
Do not skip the resting time; it allows the cheese to set so the sliders hold together. If tops brown too quickly, cover loosely with foil. For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free Hawaiian-style rolls. To prevent sogginess, do not over-sauce and ensure a thick cheese layer acts as a barrier.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 850
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 9
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 14
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