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    Best Hawaiian Roll Italian Sliders With Buttery Topping

    by Kathy Owen · Perfected: Oct 24, 2025

    The ingredients that make these Italian Sliders special are pepperoncini, Swiss cheese, oil, vinegar dressing, a seasoned buttery topping for the rolls, and layers of premium deli meats.

    Italian Slider sandwhiches
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    This mini sandwich or slider is a party favorite. My family loves them, and Italian Sliders with lots of cheese and a buttery topping are at the head of their favorite foods list.

    Hawaiian Roll Italian Sliders - Mini Italian Sandwiches

    Yield: 12 sliders

    Equipment:

    Large Baking Pan

    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes

    ingredients for Italian sliders

    Ingredients:

    12 Sweet Hawaiian Rolls, halved lengthwise
    ⅓ cup mayo, Miracle Whip or mustard (your choice of spread) - We prefer mayo
    6 ounces sliced ham
    8 ounces sliced salami
    6 ounces sliced pepperoni
    9-12 slices Swiss cheese
    ⅓ cup pepperoncini's
    3 cups shredded lettuce
    ¼ cup red wine vinegar
    ¼ cup olive oil

    Topping

    ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
    1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
    1 teaspoon garlic salt

    Directions:

    Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
    Arrange the bottom halves of the Hawaiian slider rolls on a large baking pan.

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    Spread mayo (or your chosen spread) evenly across the cut sides of the rolls.
    Layer the ham, salami, pepperoni, and Swiss cheese on top of the bottom halves of the rolls.

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    Bake for about 8 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
    Remove from the oven and place the shredded lettuce on top of the melted cheese.

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    Drizzle the vinegar and oil on top of the lettuce then sprinkle pepperoncinis on top.
    Place the top halves of the rolls on top to form sandwiches.

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    In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, Italian seasoning, and garlic salt.

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    Brush the butter mixture evenly over the tops of the sliders. Serve immediately

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    We also call these mini sandwiches. I can eat 2 or if I'm really hungry.....3.

    Hawaiian roll sliders with Italian meat and cheese

    All of the ingredients together make this sandwich work.

    The best tasting Italian Sliders
    Without the Italian seasoning in the buttery topping the taste would not be the same. Enjoy!

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    Close-up of Hawaiian Roll Italian Sliders with stacked deli meats, shredded lettuce, and melted cheese on soft, seasoned buns. The sliders look fresh and appetizing, with the flavorful fillings visible between the bun halves.

    Best Hawaiian Roll Italian Sliders With Seasoned Buttery Topping

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    Prep : 15 minutes mins
    Cook : 10 minutes mins
    Course : Appetizer, Entree, Main Course
    Cuisine : American, Italian
    Servings : 12

    Equipment

    • Baking Pan

    Ingredients
     

    • 12 sweet Hawaiian Rolls halved lengthwise
    • ⅓ cup mayo miracle whip or mustard (your choice of spread) - we love mayo in this recipe
    • 6 ounces sliced ham
    • 8 ounces sliced salami
    • 6 ounces sliced pepperoni
    • 9-12 slices swiss cheese
    • ⅓ cup pepperoncinis
    • 3 cups shredded lettuce
    • ¼ cup red wine vinegar
    • ¼ cup olive oil

    Topping

    • ¼ cup unsalted butter melted
    • 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
    • 1 teaspoon garlic salt

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
    • Arrange the bottom halves of the Hawaiian slider rolls on a large baking pan.
    • Spread Miracle Whip (or your chosen spread) evenly across the cut sides of the rolls.
    • Layer the ham, salami, pepperoni, and swiss cheese on top of the bottom halves of the rolls.
    • Bake in the oven for about 8 minutes allowing the cheese to melt.
    • Once removed from the oven, place the shredded lettuce on top of the melted cheese.
    • Drizzle the vinegar and oil on top of the lettuce then sprinkle pepperoncinis on top.
    • Place the top halves of the rolls on top to form sandwiches.
    • In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, Italian seasoning, and garlic salt.
    • Brush the butter mixture evenly over the tops of the sliders.
    • Serve immediately!
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    Serving the sandwiches straight from the oven is important! Warm Italian sliders with ooey gooey melty cheese are the best!\

    Close-up of Hawaiian Roll Italian Sliders with deli meats, cheese, lettuce, and dressing on sesame buns. Text overlay reads the best Italian Sliders. Includes a plate with sliders and pickled peppers.
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    About Kathy Owen

    Hi, I’m Kathy! I grew up on a farm in Arkansas where a massive family garden was the center of Summer life. Homemade meals with fresh ingredients and our family gathered around the dinner table for meals was the norm. Here, I share the comfort food recipes I love, practical ways to use up leftovers, and simple, everyday meals your family will actually eat.

    Comments

      4.50 from 2 votes
    1. Kathy Owen says

      June 08, 2025 at 9:59 am

      My family loved this!

    2. Susie says

      May 15, 2026 at 4:12 pm

      My family loved them…. I would have baked with the tops on…. So the tops would a bit crunchy rather than soggy. My kitchen smelled like a Pizzeria 🥰

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