Description
Italian Sandwich Sliders are bite-sized, flavorful snacks featuring layers of classic Italian deli meats, melty Swiss or provolone cheese, fresh veggies, and zesty Italian dressing on toasted slider buns. Quick to assemble and perfect for parties, game days, or casual meals, these sliders offer customizable options to suit various dietary needs and tastes.
Ingredients
Slider Buns and Toasting
- Soft slider buns (small, about 12 count)
- Butter (for spreading)
- Garlic powder (to mix with butter)
Meats and Cheese
- Italian deli meats (salami, ham, pepperoni – approx. 3–4 slices per slider)
- Swiss or provolone cheese slices (1 slice per slider)
Veggies and Toppings
- Crisp lettuce leaves (enough to cover each slider)
- Juicy tomato slices (1–2 per slider)
- Pickled peppers or banana peppers (optional, to taste)
Dressing
- Italian dressing (zesty and herb-infused, for drizzling)
Instructions
- Prepare the buns: Slice the slider buns in half horizontally. Spread a thin, even layer of butter mixed with garlic powder on the cut sides to infuse buttery garlic flavor.
- Toast the buns: Place the buns butter-side down on a hot skillet or griddle. Toast until golden brown and slightly crispy to add texture and prevent sogginess.
- Layer the meats and cheese: Arrange slices of your preferred Italian deli meats evenly over the bottom half of each bun, then top with a slice of Swiss or provolone cheese for a mild, melty balance.
- Add fresh veggies: Place crisp lettuce leaves and juicy tomato slices atop the meats and cheese. Add pickled peppers if you prefer a tangy kick.
- Drizzle with Italian dressing: Spoon a light amount of Italian dressing over the veggies, enhancing the sliders with zesty, herb-infused moisture.
- Assemble and serve: Place the top buns over each loaded slider, gently press down to secure the layers, and serve immediately for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Choose fresh, soft slider buns for the best texture and bite-sized convenience.
- Layer cheese between meat and veggies to hold moisture and avoid sogginess.
- Don’t skip toasting the buns; it adds crunch and structural integrity.
- Prep veggies and meats ahead of time to speed up assembly.
- Use high-quality Italian dressing to elevate the overall flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Toasting/Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg