Hot Italian Sliders
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
12
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Calories
339 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Hot Italian Sliders
Description
This recipe for Hot Italian Sliders arranges classic Italian deli meats—salami, pepperoni, and ham—layered with provolone cheese on slider buns. Baking covered ensures the cheese melts smoothly and the meats warm without drying out. The final step applies a seasoned butter spread with Parmesan cheese and Italian herbs to the buns before a brief final bake, adding a savory, slightly crispy topping that complements the soft interior.
The sliders balance the rich, slightly spicy flavors of the cured meats with the milder cheese and buttery topping. The buns absorb some moisture, becoming tender without being soggy. The seasoning blend enhances the savory profile with hints of oregano and other Italian herbs.
These sliders work well as appetizers, party snacks, or a casual main dish. The individual portions make them easy to serve and eat, and they can be prepared ahead for quick reheating and serving.
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound salami
- 1/2 pound pepperoni
- 1/2 pound ham
- 6 lices provolone cheese
- 12 slider buns
- 2 tablespoons butter melted
- 1 tablespoon Parmesan Cheese grated
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Cut slider buns in half and set the tops to the side.
- Place the bottom half of the slider buns on a baking sheet.
- Layer the deli meat on the slider buns ending with a layer of provolone cheese.
- Place the top buns on the sliders.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 15 minutes
- In a small bowl mix together the Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning.
- After 15 minutes remove the sliders from the oven and brush the tops of the buns with melted butter, then sprinkle the Parmesan mixture over them.
- Bake for 5 minutes more then serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 339 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1slider | |
| Calories | 339kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 61mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 1085mg | 45% |
| Potassium | 195mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 148IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 114mg | 11% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.