Imagine a weeknight where dinner needs to be quick, healthy, and packed with flavor – all while pleasing even the pickiest eaters. That’s where Family-Friendly Italian Grinder Sliders shine! These sliders are a game-changer for busy families like mine, offering a delicious and customizable meal that comes together in minutes. Say goodbye to dinner stress and hello to happy faces around the table!
Why You Will Love This Recipe
Growing up, my Nonna always had a spread ready. Simple, rustic, and overflowing with love. These Family-Friendly Italian Grinder Sliders are my attempt to capture that same spirit. They’re less about perfection and more about sharing something delicious and comforting with the people you love. This is a recipe that invites everyone to the table, just like Nonna’s.
Ingredients
For the Sliders:
- 12 Hawaiian sweet rolls
- 1/2 pound thinly sliced ham
- 1/2 pound thinly sliced salami
- 1/4 pound thinly sliced provolone cheese
- 1/4 pound thinly sliced mozzarella cheese
For the Grinder Salad:
- 1/2 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup banana peppers, chopped (optional)
For the Topping:
- 4 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Step-by-Step Instructions for Making the Recipe
- Prep the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Make the Grinder Salad: In a medium bowl, combine the shredded lettuce, mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, Parmesan cheese, oregano, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and banana peppers (if using). Mix well.
- Assemble the Sliders: Slice the Hawaiian rolls in half horizontally. Place the bottom half of the rolls in a baking dish (9×13 inch).
- Layer the Meat and Cheese: Layer the ham, salami, provolone cheese, and mozzarella cheese evenly over the bottom half of the rolls.
- Add the Salad: Spread the grinder salad evenly over the cheese.
- Top with Rolls: Place the top half of the rolls over the salad.
- Make the Topping: In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder.
- Brush the Rolls: Brush the butter mixture evenly over the top of the rolls.
- Bake: Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 15 minutes.
- Uncover and Bake: Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the rolls are golden brown.
- Slice and Serve: Let the sliders cool slightly before slicing and serving. Enjoy your Family-Friendly Italian Grinder Sliders!
Family-Friendly Italian Grinder Sliders
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium bowl, combine the shredded lettuce, mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, Parmesan cheese, oregano, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and banana peppers (if using). Mix well.0.5 cup shredded iceberg lettuce, 0.25 cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder, 0.25 teaspoon salt, 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, 0.25 cup banana peppers, chopped
- Slice the Hawaiian rolls in half horizontally. Place the bottom half of the rolls in a baking dish (9×13 inch).12 Hawaiian sweet rolls
- Layer the ham, salami, provolone cheese, and mozzarella cheese evenly over the bottom half of the rolls.0.5 pound thinly sliced ham, 0.5 pound thinly sliced salami, 0.25 pound thinly sliced provolone cheese, 0.25 pound thinly sliced mozzarella cheese
- Spread the grinder salad evenly over the cheese.0.5 cup shredded iceberg lettuce, 0.25 cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder, 0.25 teaspoon salt, 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, 0.25 cup banana peppers, chopped
- Place the top half of the rolls over the salad.12 Hawaiian sweet rolls
- In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder.4 tablespoons melted butter, 1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning, 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- Brush the butter mixture evenly over the top of the rolls.4 tablespoons melted butter, 1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning, 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder, 12 Hawaiian sweet rolls
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 15 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the rolls are golden brown.
- Let the sliders cool slightly before slicing and serving.
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