Dinner

Hot Italian Sub Sliders Recipe

Byanna orden October 25, 2025October 25, 2025

Introduction

These Hot Italian Sub Sliders are the perfect party snack or casual meal, packed with layers of savory meats, melted provolone, and spicy peppers on soft rolls. They come together easily and bake into gooey, flavorful sliders that everyone will love.

The image shows a stack of sandwich sliders on a white tray with a white marbled textured surface beneath. Each slider consists of three visible layers inside soft, golden brown sandwich buns that are sprinkled with herbs and black pepper on top. The bottom layer includes slices of folded pink deli meat, followed by a thin, bright red tomato slice and a layer of white cheese with a smooth texture. Above the cheese are small, chopped yellow peppers, adding a slightly glossy, crunchy layer. The bun tops are shiny and soft, with herb seasoning spread over melted butter, giving them a glossy look. A woman's hand is holding the top slider in the middle of the image. Some round green pepper slices are scattered around on the tray. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

12 pack rolls, halved lengthwise (I recommend Kings Hawaiian rolls)
6 oz package of ham, thinly sliced
5 oz package of salami, thinly sliced
5 oz package of pepperoni, thinly sliced
9 slices provolone cheese
1/3 cup pepperoncini, sliced
1/3 cup pickled hot cherry peppers, sliced
1/4 cup salted butter, melted
1 tsp Italian seasoning
2 cloves garlic, crushed (fresh recommended)
1 cup marinara sauce

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Step 2: Lay the bottom halves of the rolls on a baking sheet or pan. Layer slices of ham first, then add salami, followed by pepperoni, and top with provolone slices.
Step 3: Add sliced hot cherry peppers and pepperoncini on top of the cheese layers. Place the top halves of the rolls over the fillings and set aside.
Step 4: In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, Italian seasoning, and crushed garlic. Mix well.
Step 5: Brush the seasoned butter generously over the tops of the sliders, making sure to coat all the nooks and crannies.
Step 6: Cover the sliders loosely with foil and bake at 350 degrees F for about 30 minutes until the tops are golden brown.
Step 7: Remove from the oven, slice into individual sliders, and serve warm, ideally with marinara sauce for dipping.

Tips & Variations

Use fresh garlic for a brighter flavor instead of jarred garlic.
Swap provolone for mozzarella or fontina cheese for a different melt and taste.
Try adding sautéed onions or roasted red peppers for extra flavor.
Use different rolls such as hoagie buns if Kings Hawaiian are unavailable.
For a milder version, reduce or omit the hot cherry peppers.

Storage

Store any leftover sliders in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven at 325 degrees F until warmed through to maintain the soft rolls and melted cheese. Avoid microwaving if possible to keep the bread from becoming soggy.