No one seems to agree on what should go into a hot Italian sub. Sure, you definitely need ham, salami, pepperoni, peppers, and hot melted cheese – but what kind of cheese? What kind of peppers? There’s just no consensus.
Personally, I prefer provolone and a mix of roasted red peppers and banana peppers – but it’s not something I want to argue about. I’d much rather focus on something that actually makes a big difference: the bread.
You see, most people just assume you have to make this sandwich on a hoagie roll. But then you’ve got one great big sandwich that’s hard to serve. You have to sort of carve off slices for each person. Who wants to mess around with that, especially at a party?
My solution? Turn this sandwich into a batch of handy sliders. Layer all your ingredients onto slider buns, top them, brush them with that zesty Italian-seasoned melted butter, and bake.
In half an hour, you’ve got mini Italian sandwiches that you can just grab and eat with one hand. You can even dip them in marinara sauce for an extra kick.
A hot Italian sub that’s easy to serve? Now that’s something everyone can agree on.
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How to Make Hot Italian Sub Sliders
Ingredients you will need:
slider buns (Hawaiian rolls)
ham
salami
pepperoni (large rounds)
provolone cheese
roasted red peppers, slices
banana peppers, sliced
butter
Italian seasoning
Marinara sauce for dipping
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Slice your slider buns in half, place bottom of buns in a baking dish, layer your ham, salami, and pepperoni.
- Top with provolone and sprinkle with roasted red peppers and banana peppers on top.
- In small bowl whisk together butter and Italian seasoning.
- Place your other half of slider buns in top.
- Brush on top of buns with butter mixture.
- Cover with tinfoil and bake in oven for 25-30 minutes.
- Remove from oven and brush with more butter if desired.
- Dip in marinara sauce if desired.
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TOOLS USED FOR THESE HOT ITALIAN SUB SLIDERS
Baking dish: This dish will work great for all your slider recipes!
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How to Make Hot Italian Sub Sliders
Ingredients
- 12 count slider buns Hawaiian rolls
- 12 slices ham
- 12 slices salami
- 12 slices pepperoni large rounds
- 6 slices provolone cheese
- 1/2 cup roasted red peppers slices
- 1/2 banana peppers sliced
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 Tbs Italian seasoning
- Marinara sauce for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350. Slice your slider buns in half, place bottom of buns in a baking dish, layer your ham, salami, pepperoni and provolone over the top.
- Sprinkle with roasted red peppers and banana peppers.
- In small bowl whisk together butter and Italian seasoning.
- Place your other half of slider buns in top.
- Brush on top of buns with butter mixture.
- Cover with tinfoil and bake in oven for 25-30 minutes.
- Remove from oven and brush with more butter if desired.
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Brenda says
My family loves this! I made it twice within a month .
Sandie Royce says
What kind of ham are you all using? Honey or black forest?
Corey says
Either would taste great with this recipe.
Holly says
?? When you bake these in a baking dish, does the bottom roll get too soggy?
Corey says
No, not soggy. They are moist, just like any other type of slider.
Susan says
Going to make these Saturday for tailgate party. Can I use freshly sliced Roma tomatoes? If so, would you recommend placing them on before baking or after the come out of the oven?
Corey says
Sorry I just saw this Susan. If you add them before baking, make sure to dry them well to reduce moisture.
Nicole Duquette says
I made these tonight..omitted fire roasted peppers,used mild banana peppers and spicy brown mustard. My husband said… “Keep this recipe”
Larina says
Made these sliders for a Christmas party. They were hit! I substituted the red peppers for sun-dried tomatoes so good!
Jessica Stanton says
Adding the peppers has made this so much more a favorite than it already was. Thank you!
Melissa says
What can I serve this with for dinner? Any ideas?
Corey says
I love serving this with a big salad!
Jazmine says
This recipe is absolutely perfect! So delicious.
Christine murphy says
Can you make them ahead and freeze?
Corey says
I have not frozen these sliders yet. Maybe one of the readers have and can help answer this.
Molly B. says
This is FANTASTIC!! We doubled the salami for each slider, and added mayo but otherwise cooked it as written. EVERYONE loves this! Even my somewhat picky husband….absolute winner!
Debbie says
What kind of Italian seasoning did you use?
Corey says
We used our store generic brand of labeled Italian seasoning.
Randy L. says
I made these for a Italian themed potluck at my work. The sliders were a hit. Everyone loved them, and, wanted the recipe. If you go with these you can’t go wrong!! I modified the recipe in that I added some herbs de providence to the butter with the Italian seasoning.
Kolby says
How did you keep them warm? Thinking about making them for a Xmas party as well! So yummy!
Corey says
I serve these right away out of the oven, but if you had a hot plate you could keep them on, that might help.
Nikki says
I loved this recipe so much! Quick and easy for busy moms. Kid friendly recipe too!
Meredith Storch says
I wasn’t sure id like these since Italian subs are usually cold, but now I never want a cold one again! Soooo good! Didn’t have sliders so I made them on brioche rolls. I used unsalted butter and added some garlic salt along with the itialian seasoning. Highly recommend! I had the peppers on the side rather than on the sandwich but I’m sure it’s great on too! I also skipped the marinara (don’t have any on hand) and it’s amazing even without it. This is going to be a go to for my household!
Diane says
We loved these. I toasted the bottoms before making sandwiches. It made them more crunchy. Delicious!
Silvie Handlirova says
Loved this recipe so much! Have made it a few times.
Are the calories per slider?
Corey says
Yes, that is per slider. So happy you love the recipe!
Diana says
Made these for a baby shower and they were a hit 🙂
Denise says
These are delicious, my husband requests them all the time. They are delicious and super easy to make.
Angelina says
My husband LOVED these!
So simple and delicious.
I want to try making breakfast sandwiches this way too.
Thanks for sharing
Tonni caraway says
Do I have to heat the Marinara sauce
Corey says
That is a personal choice Tonni. It’s a dipping sauce, so if you prefer it warm, warm it up 🙂 Some people like it cold with the hot sandwich. 🙂
Leah E Marty says
I love this so much!. I will be making for a gal pal lunch tomorrow. So yummy 😋
Felicia says
Can’t Wait to try this, is it too sweet with the sweet rolls or is it the perfect balance?
Corey says
The salty and sweet are a perfect balance in my book 🙂
Ann-Marie Hartshorn says
I made this recipe last night. They were easy to make and super flavorful and yummy. Only change I made was using banana peppers instead of hot cherry. Will definitely be making again.
Tina Pepper says
Can you make ahead and bake when ready to eat?
Corey says
You would probably make this a day ahead of time, just leaving off the topping until you bake them.
Connie Kiwala says
These are so good. I’ve made them several times.
Brent Atwood says
I made this for the fourth time this evening for a group of friends and it was a hit! Great recipe!😊
Corey says
Yay! So happy you love the recipe Brent!
Faith says
How do you have the meat and Cheese sliced? Thin, very thin or medium?
Corey says
Thin to medium slices work best
Lynn says
This recipe is GOLD!! The sweet bread combined with the salty meats and fixin’s was a perfect balance! We tried the marinara sauce and that took it to a whole other level.
Thank you for sharing this recipe, it is our new go to for a quick, delicious and tasty, oh so good Italian Sliders!! 😀