Italian Pizza Sliders
By: Minda, Posted: 1/18/2024
Love Italian subs? How about a pizza? We’ve combined them to make these Italian Pizza Sliders perfect for the whole family to enjoy.
Looking for more slider ideas to serve at your next gathering? Try our Popcorn Chicken Sliders or Easy BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders.
Our Italian Pizza Sliders
For many years it has been a tradition in our family to serve a 6 foot sub for the whole family to enjoy on big game Sunday. Half was an Italian sub and the other half was turkey. This year we are mixing it up a bit, partly because the sandwich shops stopped selling the 6 foot sandwich and partly because our drive time to town has been tripled. So what to serve for the big game? Pizza? Subs? How about both? We decided on an Italian Pizza Slider, half pizza and half Italian sub. This combination of pepperoni, ham, salami, and lots of melty cheese satisfies just about every craving you could have.
Ingredients, Substitutions, and Additions
Meats – An Italian sub is made with pepperoni, salami, and ham. We went fancy for this one and splurged at the deli for thinly sliced cuts of each. We do like to put a lot of meat on our Italian Pizza Sliders. When we go to the deli counter, we have them cut into half a pound of each pepperoni, salami, and ham. Mike and I found out you can have the meat cut too thin but do what you like.
Buns – We found some brioche slider buns at our grocery store. They have been the perfect complement for these Italian Pizza Sliders as well as our Popcorn Chicken Sliders, and our Easy BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders. Any slider bun is fine just make sure that it has the ability to hold up to the pizza sauce.
Cheese – To get the full pizza effect we are going for we want super melty cheese. Havarti is perfect for our Italian Pizza Sliders, but mozzarella and creamy baby Swiss are also a great.
Pizza Sauce – Mike and I always have pizza sauce on hand, and it is a must for our Italian Pizza Sliders. We use pizza sauce instead of mayo and mustard. Try and put some of the extra pizza sauce into a small bowl and use it as a dip. If you don’t have any pizza sauce on hand marinara works a great substitution.
Topping – Top your sliders off with melted butter, parmesan, and garlic for an amazing flavor both inside and out of the slider. If you want to be fancy, sprinkle a little dried parsley on top of your melted butter mixture.
Preferred Pairings for Italian Pizza Sliders
Our Italian Pizza Sliders always hit the spot but when you need a little more a little more ad one of our amazing side dishes. Our Pasta Salad with Chicken, Tomato and Cucumber Salad, and Loaded Potato Salad are great additions to enjoy with our Italian Pizza Sliders.
Pasta Salad with Chicken – A great summer dish is Pasta Salad. Our Pasta Salad with Chicken takes very minimal effort but really packs a punch in the flavor department.
Tomato and Cucumber Salad – If you need a quick and easy side or snack, try our tomato and cucumber salad it is a refreshing option that doesn’t skimp on flavor.
Loaded Potato Salad – If you love potato salad but want a new take on the classic, try our Loaded Potato Salad. Made with bacon, cheese, and topped with green and french fried onions. It’s too tasty to pass up.
Ingredients for Italian Pizza Sliders
- 12 Slider Buns
- ½ pound Sliced Salami
- ½ pound Sliced Pepperoni
- ½ pound Sliced Black Forest Ham
- ¼ pound Sliced Havarti
- 14 oz Jar Pizza Sauce
Parmesan Garlic Butter
- 1 tbs Unsalted Butter
- 1 tbs Minced Garlic
- 1 tbs Grated Parmesan
- ½ tsp Dried Parsley Flakes
Directions
Preheat oven and Prep: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Remove all meats and cheese from their packaging and set aside. Put half of the pizza sauce into a microwaveable dish and warm about 1 minute. Melt butter then add in garlic and parmesan.
Slice Sliders and Toast: Use a bread knife to half buns. Place on a foiled cookie sheet and toast in oven for 5 to 7 minutes or until the buns become golden brown. Remove from oven.
Prepare sliders and Bake: Evenly spread warmed pizza sauce onto the cut side of the buns. Layer pepperoni, salami, and black forest ham on the bottom half of the buns. Place Havarti evenly on the top half of buns and place into the oven for 4 to 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
Butter tops of sliders, toast, cut, and enjoy: Place the top half of buns, Havarti side down, on top of the meat. Spread butter mixture on top of buns and sprinkle on dried parsley. Place back in oven for 2 to 3 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven then cut into 12 equal parts. Place desired amount of sliders onto a plate, serve with a side of warm pizza sauce and enjoy.
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minutesLove Italian subs? How about a pizza? We've combined them to make these Italian Pizza Sliders perfect for the whole family to enjoy.
Ingredients
12 Slider Buns
½ pound Sliced Salami
½ pound Sliced Pepperoni
½ pound Sliced Black Forest Ham
¼ pound Sliced Havarti
14 oz Jar Pizza Sauce
- Parmesan Garlic Butter
1 tbs Unsalted Butter
1 tbs Minced Garlic
1 tbs Grated Parmesan
½ tsp Dried Parsley Flakes
Directions
- Preheat oven and Prep: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Remove all meats and cheese from their packaging and set aside. Put half of the pizza sauce into a microwaveable dish and warm about 1 minute. Melt butter then add in garlic and parmesan.
- Slice Sliders and Toast: Use a bread knife to half buns. Place on a foiled cookie sheet and toast in oven for 5 to 7 minutes or until the buns become golden brown. Remove from oven.
- Prepare sliders and Bake: Evenly spread warmed pizza sauce onto the cut side of the buns. Layer pepperoni, salami, and black forest ham on the bottom half of the buns. Place Havarti evenly on the top half of buns and place into the oven for 4 to 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
- Butter tops of sliders, toast, cut, and enjoy: Place the top half of buns, Havarti side down, on top of the meat. Spread butter mixture on top of buns and sprinkle on dried parsley. Place back in oven for 2 to 3 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven then cut into 12 equal parts. Place desired amount of sliders onto a plate, serve with a side of warm pizza sauce and enjoy.
