Chopped Italian Hoagie Sliders
Ingredients
*For the dressing:*
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
*For the sliders:*
- 12 slider buns
- 6 slices provolone cheese
- 12 slices ham
- 12 slices salami
- 12 slices pepperoni
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
- Sliced hot peppers as many or as few as you like! Sweet, banana, or pepperoncinis work too!
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
*For the topping:*
- 1/4 cup melted salted butter
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
Instructions
*For the dressing:*
- Whisk together all the dressing ingredients in a medium bowl. Set it aside for later.
*For the topping:*
- Whisk together all the topping ingredients in another medium bowl. Set it aside for later.
*For the sliders:*
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Slice the slider buns in half and place the bottom halves in a baking dish.
- Layer on the provolone cheese, then roughly chop the ham, salami, and pepperoni. Spread them on top of the cheese.
- Sprinkle with hot peppers and red onions, and cover with the slider bun tops.
- Combine all the topping ingredients and spread the mixture over the tops of the slider sandwiches.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the cheese is melted, and the tops are golden brown.
- Once done, remove the tops, add shredded lettuce and dressing. Put the tops back on, and voila! Enjoy your delicious sliders!