Hot Italian Sub Sliders on Hawaiian Rolls

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These mouthwatering Hot Italian Sub Sliders on soft Hawaiian sweet rolls are packed with savory Italian meats, gooey provolone, creamy garlic aioli, and tangy muffuletta. They are perfect for parties, game day, or simply as a delicious snack. Easy to assemble and even easier to devour, these mini sandwiches are sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection.

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Ingredients

How to Make Easy Italian Sliders

Diana's Tips For Success

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Italian Sliders Recipe

Garlic Aioli

Muffuletta

Italian Slider Ingredients

Parmesan Butter Topping

Ingredients

Garlic Aioli- This is a simple American Style aioli that is essentially a flavored mayo. Add garlic, lemon juice, and parsley to your favorite mayonnaise for a creamy kick to your hot Italian sliders.
Giardiniera - This is an array of pickled vegetables that usually includes cauliflower, carrots, cucumber, and red peppers. I use it as the base ingredient for the tangy muffuletta. It comes in different spice levels. This recipe calls for hot, but mild giardiniera is a great alternative for less heat.
Olives- Either Kalamata or Spanish olives work well for this recipe. You really want a meaty olive in a tangy brine.
Roasted Red Peppers- These add beautiful sweet flavor to the muffuletta. There are some in the giardiniera, however, it is usually a small amount and the sweet, rich flavor balances the salt and heat in the other ingredients.
Italian Deli Meats- These Italian sandwich sliders can be made with many types of meat. Choose your favorite hard salami, capicola, prosciutto, Calabrese, mortadella, or for a more budget friendly option dry salami with deli ham and roasted turkey breast.
Provolone- This cheese is mild with nutty undertones. It creates that perfect melty cheese pull that a good hot sandwich should have.

How to Make Easy Italian Sliders

Step 1: Prepare the sandwich toppings.

Start by preheating your oven to 375° F. Then make your toppings and organize your ingredients so you can assemble the sliders efficiently.
Combine mayonnaise, minced garlic, lemon juice, and parsley in a small mixing bowl, and stir until well combined. Let sit in the fridge for at least 10 minutes to let the flavors marry.

aioli ingredients unmixed in a glass bowl

Next, make a muffuletta, by roughly chopping hot giardiniera, olives, and roasted red peppers. Place them in a small bowl and set aside.

muffuletta ingredients on a cutting board

homemade muffuletta chopped on cutting board

Step 2: Assemble the sliders.

Then, take your Hawaiian rolls and place them on a cutting board. Using a serrated knife, cut the cluster rolls horizontally through the middle. You will be left with a sheet of bottom buns and a sheet of top buns.

bottom of the Hawaiian rolls sliced horizontally

Next, place the bottom half of the buns on a baking sheet. Spread garlic aioli evenly over the bread.
Then, stack the deli meats and provolone cheese slices on the bread.

hawaain rolls with aoli spread over the bottom of the buns

example of building the sliders with deli meat and provolone cheese

Next spread a layer of muffuletta over the top of the cheese.
Put the top half of the buns on the sandwiches.
Next, melt butter in a microwave safe bowl. Then, mix melted butter, grated parmesan and dry parsley to make the parmesan butter.
Baste the tops of the slider buns with the butter mixture.

Italian sub sliders with meat and muffuletta on bottom of rolls

sub sliders topped with melted parmesan butter just before baking

Step 3: Bake and serve Individual Subs

Bake for 15-20 minutes, until the meat is warm, the cheese is melted and the buns are toasted.
Remove the sliders from the oven and let stand for 5 minutes. Use a serrated knife to cut the cluster rolls into individual slider sandwiches.
Serve hot or at room temperature. They can remain out of the refrigerator for around 3 hours safely. Add a few bags of potato chips to the offering for a great game day snack or easy dinner idea.

Diana's Tips For Success

How Many sliders should I make per person?

Plan to serve 3-4 per person for a meal sized portion. If serving as an appetizer or part of a full buffet, then 2 sliders per person will be perfect. I've never seen anyone each just one!

How to Store and Reheat

Store leftover sliders in an airtight container or wrap them in aluminum foil. Refrigerate for up to 3 days.

To reheat leftover sliders, a toaster oven or air fryer are ideal. Warm on a low setting until the sandwiches are warm to the center and slightly toasted on the outside.

Alternatively, you can warm them up in the microwave. The buns will be a bit soft. You can place the microwaved sandwiches in a hot skillet for a few minutes to crisp up the bread.