Hot Italian Sliders with Homemade Marinara

15 minutes Prep Time
20 minutes Cook Time
12 Servings

Sweet Hawaiian rolls layered with three kinds of salami, provolone, mozzarella, Calabrian heat, and brushed with herb garlic butter, then baked until golden and melty. Served with a simple, flavorful homemade marinara made with Red Gold Tomato Sauce for the ultimate dip. Perfect for game day, holidays, or family dinner. @kdamitz @thefeedfeed (2/27/26)

Ingredients

  • SLIDERS
  • 1 package Hawaiian sweet rolls (12 count)
  • 6 slices mozzarella cheese
  • 2-3 tablespoons Chicago style giardiniera
  • 6 slices black forest ham
  • 8 slices genoa salami
  • 6 slices hard salami
  • 6 slices provolone cheese
  • 1 heaping tablespoon mayonnaise
  • HERB GARLIC BUTTER
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Italian flat leaf parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • HOMEMADE MARINARA
  • 1 can Red Gold Tomato Sauce 15 oz
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 bay leaf

Instructions

MAKE MARINARA – Step one

Combine tomato sauce, water, sugar, oregano, basil, thyme, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and bay leaf in small saucepan over medium heat.

Step two

Bring to gentle simmer, reduce heat to low, and simmer 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened and flavors meld.

Step three

Remove and discard bay leaf. Keep warm until serving.

ASSEMBLE SLIDERS – Step one

Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease baking dish.

Step two

Slice rolls horizontally without separating individual rolls. Place bottom half in prepared baking dish.

Step three

Layer mozzarella, giardiniera, ham, Genoa salami, hard salami, and provolone in order listed.

Step four

Spread mayonnaise evenly over provolone layer. Place top half of rolls over filling.

Step five

Stir melted butter, Worcestershire sauce, parsley, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning in small bowl until combined. Brush herb garlic butter evenly over tops of rolls.

Step six

Cover with foil and bake 15 minutes until cheese is melted. Remove foil and bake 2 to 3 minutes more until tops are golden brown.

Step seven

Cool slightly, slice into 12 sliders, and serve warm with marinara for dipping.

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