Craving a dinner that’s ready in a flash, satisfies everyone at the table, and doesn’t skimp on flavor? Look no further! Family-Friendly Italian Grinder Sliders are your new weeknight hero. These aren’t just any sliders; they’re packed with delicious ingredients that are also family-friendly. Think quick assembly, healthy options readily available, and a burst of Italian goodness in every bite. As a busy parent, I know how important it is to have a go-to meal that everyone loves, and this one is it!
Why You Will Love This Recipe
My grandmother used to make a giant Italian grinder sandwich every summer for our family picnics. The smells of the cured meats and provolone, mingled with the tangy dressing, are forever imprinted in my memory. Family-Friendly Italian Grinder Sliders are my way of recreating that joyful summer tradition in a manageable, kid-appealing form.
Ingredients
- For the Sliders:
- 12 Hawaiian sweet rolls
- 1/2 pound sliced ham
- 1/2 pound sliced salami
- 1/2 pound sliced provolone cheese
- For the Grinder Salad:
- 1/2 cup finely chopped iceberg lettuce
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1/4 cup pickled banana peppers, chopped
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional:
- Italian Seasoning
- Red pepper flakes (for adults)
Step-by-Step Instructions for Making the Recipe
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Slice the Hawaiian rolls in half horizontally. Arrange the bottom halves in a baking dish.
- Layer the ham, salami, and provolone cheese evenly over the bottom halves of the rolls.
- In a medium bowl, combine the lettuce, red onion, and banana peppers.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, olive oil, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the lettuce mixture and toss to combine.
- Spoon the grinder salad evenly over the cheese layer.
- Place the tops of the rolls over the filling. Brush the tops of the rolls with melted butter (optional).
- Cover the baking dish with foil.
- Bake for 15 minutes covered.
- Uncover and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let cool slightly, then slice into individual sliders and serve immediately.
Family-Friendly Italian Grinder Sliders
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Slice the Hawaiian rolls in half horizontally. Arrange the bottom halves in a baking dish.12 Hawaiian sweet rolls
- Layer the ham, salami, and provolone cheese evenly over the bottom halves of the rolls.1/2 pound sliced ham, 1/2 pound sliced salami, 1/2 pound sliced provolone cheese
- In a medium bowl, combine the lettuce, red onion, and banana peppers.1/2 cup finely chopped iceberg lettuce, 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion, 1/4 cup pickled banana peppers, chopped
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, olive oil, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.2 tablespoons mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Pour the dressing over the lettuce mixture and toss to combine.1/2 cup finely chopped iceberg lettuce, 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion, 1/4 cup pickled banana peppers, chopped, 2 tablespoons mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Spoon the grinder salad evenly over the cheese layer.1/2 cup finely chopped iceberg lettuce, 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion, 1/4 cup pickled banana peppers, chopped, 2 tablespoons mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1/2 pound sliced provolone cheese
- Place the tops of the rolls over the filling. Brush the tops of the rolls with melted butter (optional).12 Hawaiian sweet rolls
- Cover the baking dish with foil.
- Bake for 15 minutes covered.
- Uncover and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.1/2 pound sliced provolone cheese
- Let cool slightly, then slice into individual sliders and serve immediately.
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