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Hot Italian Sub Sliders Recipe with Red Pepper Garlic Glaze

These are the sliders that make you the game day MVP. The secret is a roasted red pepper-garlic glaze that caramelizes on top and makes everyone beg for your recipe. Stack quality deli meats and cheese, brush on that glaze, 20 minutes in the oven, and people tear them apart. Minimal effort, maximum win.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Appetizer, dinner, lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 211kcal
Author: Kita Roberts

Equipment

  • Baking sheet or 9x13 baking dish
  • Sharp serrated knife
  • small bowl
  • Pastry brush
  • Aluminum foil

Ingredients

For the Italian sub sliders:

  • 1 12-count package Hawaiian rolls or slider buns
  • 6 slices provolone cheese
  • 8 slices deli ham
  • 8 slices Genoa salami
  • 12-16 slices pepperoni
  • ½ cup mild or hot giardiniera drained and chopped
  • 6-8 slices roasted red peppers from a jar, patted dry
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup banana peppers, sliced optional for extra tang

Roasted red pepper garlic glaze:

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 1 tablespoon finely minced roasted red peppers from above0
  • 1 small garlic clove grated or minced
  • ½ teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

Prepare the rolls:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • Slice the entire sheet of rolls horizontally so you end up with a single top layer and a bottom layer. Place the bottom portion into a baking dish.

Layer the meats:

  • Arrange the ham, salami, and pepperoni evenly over the bottom rolls.
    Rectangular baking tray lined with parchment paper, topped with overlapping slices of pepperoni and salami arranged on a layer of slier rolls.

Add the cheeses and veggies:

  • Layer the provolone slices, roasted red pepper slices, giardiniera, banana peppers (if using), and shredded mozzarella cheese.
    Deli meats and cheese layer Hawaiian rolls topped with sliced mozzarella, chopped Giardiniera on parchment-lined baking sheet.

Top it:

  • Place the top slab of rolls back on.

Make the glaze:

  • In a small bowl, stir together the melted butter, minced roasted red peppers, garlic, Itaalina seasoning, red pepper flakes, and a pinch of salt.
    A tray of assembled slider sandwiches with a bowl of melted butter and seasonings, and a pastry brush on the side.

Brush and bake:

  • Brush the glaze generously over the top of the rolls. Cover loosely with foil and bake for 15 minutes, then uncover and bake for 5-7 more minutes until the tops are golden and the cheese is melty.
    A baked slider loaf with melted cheese and diced red peppers on top, placed on parchment paper in a rectangular baking tray.

Serve:

  • Let rest 5 minutes, then slice into 12 sliders.

Notes

Dry the roasted peppers well to avoid sogginess.
Cover for the first bake so the cheese melts without over-browning the rolls.
Chop the giardiniera small for even distribution in every bite.
Use a serrated knife to get clean cuts through the filling.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 211kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 783mg | Potassium: 108mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.5g | Vitamin A: 286IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 125mg | Iron: 0.4mg