Simple Salami Sliders

Ingredients

• 1 pack (12 count) sweet Hawaiian rolls or slider rolls
• 8 oz (225g) thinly sliced Genoa salami
• 6 oz (170g) deli provolone cheese, sliced
• 1/2 cup mild pepperoncini peppers, drained and chopped
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
• 1 tbsp dried Italian seasoning
• 2 tbsp finely grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x13-inch baking dish with parchment paper.

2. 2

   Slice the entire block of slider rolls horizontally in half, keeping all the top buns and bottom buns connected in single sheets. Place the bottom half into the prepared baking dish.

3. 3

   Spread the Dijon mustard evenly across the bottom sheet of rolls, then layer half of the provolone cheese slices across the bottom.

4. 4

   Layer the sliced Genoa salami evenly over the cheese, top with chopped pepperoncini, and cover with the remaining provolone slices to bind the sliders.

5. 5

   Place the top half of the rolls over the filling. In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and grated Parmesan cheese. Brush this garlic butter mixture generously over the tops of the rolls.

6. 6

   Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 10 minutes. Remove the foil and bake uncovered for another 8 to 10 minutes, until the tops are golden brown and the cheese is fully melted. Slice into individual sliders and serve warm.

The Story Behind Salami Sliders

The slider format originated in early 20th-century American diners as compact, steam-grilled mini sandwiches designed for quick eating. Over decades, Italian-American communities merged this convenient American sandwich layout with old-world curing traditions, inserting cured salumi like Genoa salami into soft rolls. The combination of slow-cured pork, tangy pickled peppers, and melted cheese highlights a long heritage of preserving meats while adapting to modern, casual comfort dining.

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Nancy Silverton

Nancy Silverton approaches hot sandwich construction with artisanal precision, emphasizing high-quality bread structure and balanced fat-to-acid ratios. In her published sandwich recipes, she frequently pairs rich cured Italian meats with sharp cheeses and pickled elements to create texture and harmony.