If you’re looking for an easy, delicious recipe that screams “party perfection,” these Old Fashioned Italian Sub Sliders are your new best friend. They’ve got all the flavors of a classic Italian sub in a fun, bite-sized slider format—perfect for baby showers, summer picnics, or just because! Plus, you can whip them up in just 15 minutes.
Why You’ll Love These Sliders
This recipe is everything we love about cold sliders: fresh, vibrant, and oh-so-simple. With layers of salami, pepperoni, ham, provolone, and crisp veggies, every bite feels like a picnic in your mouth. The submarine dressing and Italian seasoning tie it all together for that authentic deli flavor without the deli price tag.
Quick Recipe Overview
Servings: 12 sliders
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients You’ll Need:
- 12 pack slider rolls
- 8 slices genoa salami
- 24 slices pepperoni
- 8 slices ham
- 8 slices provolone cheese
- 2 medium tomatoes, sliced
- ½ onion, sliced
- 1 ½ cups lettuce, shredded
- 1 ½ tbsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp submarine dressing
Tools You’ll Need:
- Measuring spoons
- Large knife
- Cutting board
- Tray or large pan
How to Make Old Fashioned Italian Sub Sliders:
Prep the Veggies: Slice the tomatoes and onion thinly. Shred the lettuce if needed.
Slice the Rolls: Using one clean cut, slice the entire package of rolls in half horizontally. Keep the bottom layer on a tray or in a large pan.
Layer the Meats: Lay down the genoa salami, then pepperoni, and finally the ham. This trio brings the magic.
Add the Cheese: Top the meat with provolone slices for that creamy, melty goodness.
Load on the Veggies: Spread the tomato slices, onion slices, and shredded lettuce evenly over the cheese layer.
Season and Dress: Sprinkle the Italian seasoning generously over the sliders, then drizzle the submarine dressing on top.
Finish with the Tops: Place the top layer of rolls back on, aligning them with the bottom layer.
Slice and Serve: Cut into 12 sliders and serve immediately.
Why These Sliders Are Perfect for Parties
- Quick Prep: You can throw these together in no time and still wow your guests.
- Fresh and Flavorful: The cold preparation keeps everything crisp and refreshing.
- Versatile: Customize with your favorite meats, cheeses, or add-ins like banana peppers or olives.
Italian Sub Sliders
Ingredients
- 12 pack slider rolls
- 8 slices genoa salami
- 24 slices pepperoni
- 8 slices ham
- 8 slices provolone cheese
- 2 medium slicer tomatoes
- ½ onion
- 1 ½ cups lettuce, shredded
- 1 ½ tbsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp submarine dressing
Instructions
- Slice the tomatoes and onion.
- Slice the entire package of rolls in half using one cut.
- Put the bottom layer of rolls on a tray or in a pan.
- Layer the genoa salami slices, pepperoni slices, and ham.
- Top the meat layer with provolone cheese slices.
- Next top with tomato slices, onion slices, and shredded lettuce.
- Sprinkle Italian seasoning all over the sliders.
- Drizzle with submarine dressing.
- Put the top layer of rolls on.
- Cut into 12 sections and serve.
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