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Family-Friendly Italian Grinder Sliders

Family-Friendly Italian Grinder Sliders

Quick and easy Italian grinder sliders, perfect for a family-friendly weeknight meal!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 sliders
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

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)

Equipment

  • Baking Dish
  • Medium Bowl
  • Small Bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Slice the Hawaiian rolls in half horizontally. Arrange the bottom halves in a baking dish.
    12 Hawaiian sweet rolls
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. Place the tops of the rolls over the filling. Brush the tops of the rolls with melted butter (optional).
    12 Hawaiian sweet rolls
  9. Cover the baking dish with foil.
  10. Bake for 15 minutes covered.
  11. Uncover and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
    1/2 pound sliced provolone cheese
  12. Let cool slightly, then slice into individual sliders and serve immediately.