Italian Grinder Sliders Hawaiian Rolls Recipe
These Italian Grinder Sliders Hawaiian Rolls bring classic deli flavors together with sweet rolls, provolone cheese, and a zesty grinder-style salad.
Equipment
- 9x13-inch baking dish
- Sharp serrated knife
- Cutting board
- Mixing bowl
- Spoon or spatula
- Aluminum foil
Ingredients
For the Sliders
- 1 package Hawaiian rolls 12-count
- ½ pound sliced ham
- ½ pound sliced salami
- ½ pound sliced pepperoni
- 8 slices provolone cheese
- 4 slices mozzarella cheese
For the Grinder Topping
- 1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
- ½ cup sliced banana peppers
- ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Optional Butter Topping
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
Step 1: Prep the Rolls
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Using a serrated knife, carefully slice the entire pack of Hawaiian rolls in half horizontally, keeping them connected. Place the bottom half into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
Step 2: Layer the Meats and Cheese
- Start layering evenly over the bottom rolls:
- Ham
- Salami
- Pepperoni
- Provolone cheese
- Mozzarella cheese
- Make sure everything is spread edge to edge so every slider gets a little of everything.
- Place the top half of the rolls on for now, just to keep things together.
Step 3: Make the Grinder Topping
- In a bowl, mix together the shredded lettuce, banana peppers, red onion, mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, olive oil, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- This mixture should be creamy but tangy, fresh, and crunchy. Taste it and adjust seasoning if needed.
Step 4: Bake the Sliders
- Remove the top rolls and loosely cover the dish with foil. Bake the sliders (just the meat and cheese layers) for 12–15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and everything is hot.
Step 5: Add the Grinder Topping
- Remove from the oven. Carefully spread the grinder topping evenly over the melted cheese layer. Then place the top rolls back on.
Step 6: Optional Butter Finish
- If using the butter topping, mix melted butter with garlic powder and Italian seasoning. Brush lightly over the tops of the rolls.
- Return to the oven, uncovered, for another 5–7 minutes until the tops are lightly golden.
Step 7: Slice and Serve
- Let the sliders rest for 5 minutes, then slice along the roll lines and serve warm.