You Will Love These Simple Italian Grinder Sliders!

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These Italian Grinder Sliders are a flavor-packed mini version of the classic grinder sandwich that you can whip up in just 30 minutes! These are so fun for any party, lunch, or an easy dinner! 

Ingredients

Sliders:

• 12 Hawaiian rolls
• 8 oz ham, thinly sliced
• 4 oz provolone cheese, sliced
• 3 oz thinly sliced pepperoni
• 3 oz thinly sliced salami glaze
• 2 tbsp butter, melted
• 2 tbsp grated parmesan
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp salt

Grinder Salad Topping:

• 8 oz shredded lettuce
• 1/2 cup diced tomato
• 1/2 cup sliced pepperoncini peppers

Dressing:

• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder

Directions

• Preheat oven 350˚F.
• Cut Hawaiian rolls horizontally. Lay in baking dish.
• Layer provolone cheese, ham, pepperoni, & salami. Place Hawaiian roll tops back on & cut between each roll.
• Combine glaze ingredients & spread over top. Bake for 15 mins.
• Whisk together dressing ingredients. Toss lettuce, tomatoes, and pepperoncini peppers with dressing.
• Remove tops of rolls, add the grinder salad and put the tops back on. Serve and enjoy!

Each bite packs such a punch of flavor!

Here’s a Quick Video Tutorial!

Perfect Presentation Platters!

These Italian Grinder Sliders would like great on just about anything! Here are some things I love and use all the time:

White Platters: For a handy option you could use all year, this set of two white porcelain platters are my faves! If you’d prefer a marble look, this white marble pastry board from World Market is beautiful. For a less expensive option, this faux white marble tray from Walmart is also a great choice!

Wooden Serving Board: If you’re looking to add to a collection, Antique Hardware has this set of 3 that I get so much use out of. For a larger option, this large wooden platter from Target is so cute, especially the double handles. I also use this rectangular tray all the time. (Both at a great price!)

Round Trays: If you’d prefer a round tray, I’d recommend this round wooden Target tray, which I get so much use out of year-round! For a higher-end round tray, I love my MacKenzie-Childs checkered party tray.

Kitchen Links: I get asked all the time about the products in the background of my kitchen. Much of it is from MacKenzie-Childs, which I have slowly grown a collection of over the years! My favorites are this checkered chopping board that I used for this recipe, my black and white checkered teapot, and the gray and white checkered utensil holder. I also have this enamel canister that you can find in small, medium, or large.

Can I Prep These Ahead of Time?

Yes! You can prep the Italian Grinder Sliders up to the baking step several hours before serving time, then cover tightly with Sarah Wrap or a Tupperware container lid so the Hawaiian rolls don’t get stale.

You can also make the dressing 1-2 days in advance and just shake well before adding to the lettuce mixture. (I recommended waiting to toss the lettuce in the dressing until closer to serving time, so the lettuce doesn’t wilt.)

Storing Leftover Italian Grinder Sliders

Keep any leftovers in a Tupperware container and store in the refrigerator, where it should stay fresh for several days. You can also store in a Ziploc bag!

Enjoy!

I hope these Italian Grinder Sliders are an easy, delicious option for your recipe repertoire! For more similar ideas, you could also try these delicious French Dip Sliders, flavorful Big Mac Pretzel Sliders, or amazing Hawaiian Roll Grilled Cheese recipe. I hope you have a wonderful day, friends!

XoXo,

Leanna

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