Italian Sliders are an easy and delicious meal to make. Consisting of Italian meats and cheese, each bite is absolute perfection! They are great for meal prep or to bring to a gathering!

Holding an Italian Slider in my hand.

These are one of my favorite sliders to make.

Besides being delicious, they are incredibly easy to make too.

The Italian meats pair perfectly with the provolone cheese and bright arugula tossed in pesto.

Main Ingredients

Proper Layers in a Good Slider Sandwich

The meat, the cheese and the greens.

These are the three main layers to any sandwich. However, a perfect sandwich will also have the right amount of each layer. Slightly more meat than cheese. And just the right amount of greens to provide contrast.

These Italian Sliders with Ham and Cheese are the perfect bite.

You have acidity from the pesto and tomatoes which perfectly contrasts the fat in the cheese and meats. All brought (and held) together by a delicious and slightly sweet hawaiian roll.

Holding an Italian Slider in my hand.

Simple Step by Step Process to Make Italian Sliders

The full-detailed instructions are written out in the recipe card below. Use these images to help guide you as needed when following the directions.

Hawaiian Rolls on a platter
Slice the rolls in half
Remove the top layer
Salame on Hawaiian rolls
Add the first layer of salame
Salame and pepperoni on Hawaiian rolls
Next, add the layer of pepperoni
Salame and pepperoni on Hawaiian rolls
And the rest of the salame
Making Italian Sliders
Add a layer of 4-5 slices of ham
Provolone cheese on the slider.
Next, add the provolone cheese
Arugula on the slider.
Top with the arugula mixture
Sliced Italian Sliders ready to eaten.
Press the top half of the rolls into the sandwich and slice into 9 sliders
Side profile of the sliders to show the layers.
Enjoy!

Frequently Asked Questions

My Hawaiian Roll package comes with 12 rolls, what do I do?

The ones I get at Trader Joe’s come with 12 rolls. I usually slice off a row of 3 and just use 9 sliders. However, you can use all 12 rolls and increase the amount of ingredients as needed.

What other types of cheese can I use?

You can use any type of cheese that you’d like. Provolone, in my opinion, works the best. However, a cheese like mozzarella would also be delicious.

Do I have to use ham in this recipe?

Nope! You can omit the ham and just use salame and pepperoni.

Will other types of lettuce work instead of arugula?

You could also use romaine lettuce in this recipe. However, I think the arugula is the best choice for tossing in the pesto and to pair with the other ingredients.

Can I make these sliders ahead of eating them?

Yes! If serving, don’t make more than one day prior, however, the day of is best. You can make these sliders on a Sunday and enjoy them throughout the week as meal prep too.

How do I store any leftover sliders?

If you need an easy meal prep recipe, this one is perfect! You can store any leftover sliders in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the fridge.

These recipes are perfect if you’re looking for a simple and easy meal to make.

  • A sibling of this recipe are my Turkey Sliders. They are easy to make and also don’t require being baked in an oven!
  • These Caprese Chicken Sliders are so delicious and easy to make. A high protein meal option to make and enjoy throughout the week.
  • One of my favorite meals to make for an easy lunch is this Toasted Burrata Sandwich. The creamy burrata cheese pairs perfectly with the pesto and toasted bread.
  • This Spinach Pesto with Pistachios is a great addition to any sandwich for both texture and flavor.
Italian Sliders ready to be eaten on a platter.
Holding an Italian Slider in my hand.

Italian Sliders with Ham and Cheese

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Yield: 9 sliders
Italian Sliders are an easy and delicious meal to make. Consisting of Italian meats and cheese, each bite is absolute perfection! They are great for meal prep or to bring to a gathering!
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Ingredients
 

  • 9 Hawaiian Rolls
  • 12 oz Italian Salame , sliced
  • 3-4 oz Pepperoni, sliced
  • 4-5 slices Black Forest Ham
  • 4-5 Slices Provolone Cheese
  • 2 cups Arugula
  • 2 tbsp Pesto
  • 1/4 cup Sun-dried Tomatoes

Instructions
 

  • Slice the Hawaiian Rolls midway through
  • Remove the top half
  • Add the first layer of salame
  • Next add the pepperoni
  • Top with another layer of salame
  • Add the ham and provolone cheese
  • Mix the arugula with the pesto sauce and sun-dried tomatoes
  • Add on top of the cheese
  • Press the top half of the rolls back on
  • Slice into 9 sliders
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1slider, Calories: 330kcal, Carbohydrates: 18g, Protein: 17g, Fat: 21g, Saturated Fat: 8g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 8g, Trans Fat: 0.2g, Cholesterol: 57mg, Sodium: 1171mg, Potassium: 313mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 6g, Vitamin A: 274IU, Vitamin C: 2mg, Calcium: 86mg, Iron: 1mg
Author: Jessica Selensky
Course: dinner, lunch, Snack
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keywords: Easy Meals, Italian Sliders, Lunches and Dinners, meal prep friendly, Sliders, Sliders with Hawaiian Rolls

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