Italian Grinder Sandwich Recipe
These Italian Grinder Sliders are everything you love about the viral Italian grinder sandwich in easy, pull-apart slider form. Sweet Hawaiian rolls are layered with savory ham, salami, pepperoni, and melty provolone cheese, then brushed with a garlic Parmesan butter topping and baked until golden. They're finished with a creamy chopped grinder salad made with crisp lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, and banana peppers for the perfect combination of warm, cheesy, crunchy, and tangy flavors. Perfect for game day, parties, potlucks, holidays, or an easy family dinner, these sliders are guaranteed to disappear fast.
Ingredients
- 12 Hawaiian rolls
- 8 slices provolone cheese
- 6 slices ham
- 18 slices pepperoni
- 12 slices Genoa salami
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese
Grinder Salad
- 2 cups shredded lettuce
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes diced
- ¼ cup red onion diced
- ¼ cup banana peppers chopped
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- salt to taste
- ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Without separating the rolls, slice the entire package of Hawaiian rolls horizontally.
- Place the bottom half onto a baking sheet or in a baking dish.
- Add half of the provolone cheese. Layer on the ham, salami, and pepperoni.
- Top with the remaining provolone slices. Place the tops of the rolls back on.
- Mix together melted butter, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and Parmesan cheese. Brush generously over the tops of the rolls.
- Cover loosely with foil. Bake for 15 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 5 minutes until golden and the cheese is melted.
- Combine the salad ingredients in a large bowl. Toss until everything is evenly coated.
- Allow sliders to cool for 3 to 5 minutes. Carefully lift the tops and spoon the grinder salad onto the sandwiches.
- Replace the tops and slice into individual sliders. Serve immediately.
Notes
Nutritional Value (Per Slider)
Serving Size: 1 sliderServings Per Recipe: 12 sliders
| Nutrient | Amount Per Serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 295 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 18 g |
| Protein | 13 g |
| Total Fat | 19 g |
| Saturated Fat | 7 g |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2 g |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7 g |
| Trans Fat | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 42 mg |
| Sodium | 875 mg |
| Potassium | 165 mg |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 6 g |
| Vitamin A | 8% DV |
| Vitamin C | 6% DV |
| Calcium | 18% DV |
| Iron | 8% DV |
Nutritional Notes:
- Calories are estimated using King's Hawaiian rolls, provolone cheese, Genoa salami, pepperoni, ham, mayonnaise, and grinder salad toppings.
- Sodium may vary significantly depending on the brands of deli meats and cheese used.
- For a lighter option, substitute turkey pepperoni, reduced-fat provolone, and light mayonnaise, which can lower the calories to approximately 240 calories per slider.
- For a higher protein version, add extra deli turkey or ham, increasing the protein content to approximately 16–18 grams per slider.