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Crazy Good Chopped Italian Sliders

Crazy Good Chopped Italian Sliders
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Crazy Good Chopped Italian Sliders are bite-sized sandwiches packed with bold Italian flavors from a mix of salami, pepperoni, capicola, and provolone cheese. These sliders feature a tangy and slightly spicy twist with pickled cherry peppers and a buttery herb-infused bun, baked to melty perfection. Easy to prepare and perfect for parties, game days, or casual dinners, they offer a deliciously satisfying Italian-inspired snack that can be customized to various tastes and dietary needs.

Ingredients

Slider Buns

  • Soft slider buns (about 12 count)
  • Butter (melted, for spreading)
  • Italian seasoning (to mix with butter)

Italian Deli Meats and Cheese

  • Salami (about 6 oz, coarsely chopped)
  • Pepperoni (about 6 oz, coarsely chopped)
  • Capicola (about 6 oz, coarsely chopped)
  • Provolone cheese (12 thin slices)

Additional Ingredients

  • Pickled cherry peppers (1/4 cup, chopped)
  • Mayonnaise (2 tablespoons)
  • Mustard (2 tablespoons)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Slider Buns: Slice your slider buns horizontally but keep the halves connected if possible; this makes layering easier and keeps everything together during baking. Spread a mixture of melted butter and Italian seasoning generously over the interior sides of the buns for maximum flavor.
  2. Make the Italian Meat and Cheese Mix: Coarsely chop salami, pepperoni, and capicola into small bite-sized pieces. Layer the chopped Italian deli meats evenly over the bottom half of the buns. Add thin slices of provolone cheese on top of the meat, ensuring an even, flavorful bite in every slider.
  3. Add the Pickled Cherry Peppers and Condiments: Scatter chopped pickled cherry peppers over the meat and cheese layer for a zesty kick. Spread a blend of mayonnaise and mustard on the top halves of the buns to add moisture and balance the tanginess of the peppers.
  4. Assemble and Bake: Carefully close the sliders by pressing the top buns onto the filled bottoms. Wrap the sliders tightly in foil and bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 15 minutes. This melts the cheese, warms the meats, and lets the flavors meld beautifully.
  5. Serve and Enjoy: After removing from the oven, slice between the buns to create individual sliders. Serve warm and watch these Crazy Good Chopped Italian Sliders disappear quickly!

Notes

  • Fresh Ingredients Matter: Use fresh deli meats and quality slider buns to elevate flavor and texture.
  • Don’t Skip the Buttered Topping: Butter with Italian seasoning on top of the buns browns beautifully and adds delicious aroma.
  • Chop, Don’t Dice: Coarsely chopping the meats keeps a great texture, ensuring that every bite has a perfect balance of flavors.
  • Use Foil Wisely: Wrapping the sliders tightly traps steam and ensures the cheese melts perfectly without drying out the bread.
  • Serve Warm: Warm Crazy Good Chopped Italian Sliders taste best, so reheat gently if preparing ahead of time.

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Keywords: Italian sliders, chopped Italian sliders, appetizer sliders, party food, Italian deli meats, provolone sliders

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