Chopped Italian Sliders

5 from 7 votes

Imagine all the flavors of a classic chopped sub from you favorite local deli in the palm of your hand. My chopped Italian sliders feature an addictive salad topping, meats, melty cheese, and buttery rolls.

Course Appetizer, Main

Cuisine Italian

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Servings Sandwiches

Calories 366kcal

Author Krystle Smith

Ingredients

1-2 Cups Iceberg Lettuce Shredded
½ Cup Mayonnaise
¼ Cup Red Onion Diced
½ Cup Dill Pickles Roughly Chopped
½ Cup Pickled Banana Peppers Chopped
3 Tablespoons Submarine Dressing
4 Ounces Honey Ham Sliced
4 Ounces Salami
4 Ounces Pepperoni
12 Kings Hawaiian Rolls
4 Ounces Provolone Cheese
4 Tablespoons Butter Melted
1 Tablespoon Dried Italian Seasoning

Instructions

Line a 9x13 inch pan with foil or parchment paper.
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Cut the rolls in half using a large serrated knife. Spread a few tablespoons of mayonnaise or butter on the bottom of the buns. on the bottom buns. Bake for 5-7 minutes or until toasty.
In a large bowl combine, lettuce, mayo, onion, banana peppers, pickles, and dressing. Toss until well coated.
Chop meats and heat in a skillet until warmed through.
Place cheese and meat onto rolls. Top with the top of the rolls.
Spread with butter and sprinkle with Italian seasoning. Bake for 7-10 minutes.
Top with lettuce mixture just before serving and enjoy!

Notes

Ingredient Notes:

- Iceberg Lettuce: Look for heads that feel firm and heavy for their size. This indicates a high water content which means the lettuce will be nice and crisp. Avoid heads that look yellow or brown, bright green indicates it is freshest.
- Mayonnaise: This recipe was tested with Duke's.
- Dressing: If you don't find submarine dressing you can make your own with 4 tablespoons of olive oil, 4 teaspoons of red wine vinegar and a pinch of Italian seasoning.

Tips

Toast the Buns: Don’t skip toasting the buns! It helps prevent sogginess. Hate mayo? You can use butter instead when toasting.

Cheese Barrier Technique: Please the cheese on the bottom bun BEFORE the meat. This creates a protective layer that prevents soggy bread.

Chill the Salad: Make the salad topping ahead of time and chill it in the fridge for a few hours. The flavors will meld and taste even better.

Easy Cleanup: Line your baking dish with parchment paper or foil.

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