Grinder Sliders

Name: Grinder Sliders on Hawaiian Rolls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 22 min
Total time: 37 min
Yield: 24 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 (24-pack) Hawaiian sweet rolls; 1 (14 oz) bag shredded lettuce; 1/2 red onion, sliced; 1/2 cup pepperoncini peppers, chopped; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 1 tbsp red wine vinegar; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 tbsp pepperoncini juice; 2 tsp Italian seasoning; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 12-14 slices pepperoni; 12-14 slices salami; 12-14 slices ham; 12-14 slices provolone cheese; 1 large tomato, sliced; 2 1/2 tbsp butter, melted; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning

Grinder sliders are a bite-sized take on the classic Italian grinder sandwich, layered with deli meats, provolone, and a creamy pepperoncini-lettuce slaw on soft Hawaiian rolls, then baked with savory garlic butter. They're ideal for parties and easy to customize for a crowd.

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Total

37 min

Servings

24

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$34–$56

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Ingredients

1 (24-pack) Hawaiian sweet rolls
1 (14 oz) bag shredded lettuce
1/2 red onion, sliced
1/2 cup pepperoncini peppers, chopped
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp pepperoncini juice
2 tsp Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
12-14 slices pepperoni
12-14 slices salami
12-14 slices ham
12-14 slices provolone cheese
1 large tomato, sliced
2 1/2 tbsp butter, melted
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp Italian seasoning

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Instructions

1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2
In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, olive oil, pepperoncini juice, 2 teaspoons of Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
3
Add the shredded lettuce, sliced red onion, and chopped pepperoncini peppers to the dressing. Toss well to combine.
4
Slice the entire pack of Hawaiian rolls in half horizontally, keeping the rolls connected. Place the bottom slab of rolls into a baking dish.
5
Layer the ham, salami, and pepperoni over the bottom rolls.
6
Top the meats with the slices of provolone cheese.
7
Spread the creamy lettuce mixture evenly over the cheese, followed by a layer of sliced tomatoes.
8
Place the top slab of rolls over the fillings.
9
In a small bowl, mix together the melted butter, minced garlic, and 1/2 teaspoon of Italian seasoning.
10
Brush the garlic butter mixture evenly over the tops of the rolls.
11
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 12 minutes.
12
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown.
13
Let cool slightly, then slice into individual sliders and serve.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Chop pepperoncini peppers finely and drain the slaw mixture well before assembling to keep rolls from becoming soggy during baking.
Split Hawaiian rolls horizontally by gently pulling the top and bottom apart rather than cutting, so they stay intact and hold fillings securely.
Apply garlic butter evenly to the top of each slider before baking; it caramelizes and adds savory depth without drying out the rolls.
Bake sliders uncovered on a parchment-lined baking sheet so the bottoms crisp slightly while the cheese melts and the butter toasts.

Substitutions

Pepperoncini peppers → banana peppers or roasted red peppers (milder heat, slightly different tang)
Mayonnaise → Greek yogurt or sour cream (tangier, lighter texture)
Red wine vinegar → white wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar (adjust acidity to taste)
Hawaiian rolls → brioche slider buns or mini ciabatta rolls (different sweetness and texture)