Chopped Italian Sliders (Game-Day Favorite!)
If you love a good chopped Italian sandwich, wait until you try it slider-style. These little guys pack all the crunchy, savoury goodness of the viral chopped trend into warm, garlic-buttered rolls that disappear fast.This version layers melted provolone, hot mortadella, salami, pepperoni, and a tangy chopped salad into Hawaiian rolls for the perfect bite every time. They’re incredibly fun to make, easy to prep ahead, and always a hit for game day, casual dinners or entertaining. If you want a crowd-pleasing recipe that’s simple but delivers BIG flavour, this is it.
Ingredients
- 1 package 340g 12-Hawaiian butter rolls or slider buns cut in half
- Mayonnaise
- 8 slices of Provolone
Garlic Butter
- 1 garlic chopped
- ½ tablespoon parsley chopped
- ¼ cup butter room temperature and cut into cubes
Salad
- ¼ head of lettuce chopped
- ½ red onion chopped
- 2 small jalapeños seeds removed then chopped
- 3 pickles chopped
Salad Dressing
- ¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ⅛ teaspoon salt pinch
- ⅛ teaspoon pepper pinch
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- ½ tablespoon white balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
Deli Meats
- 140 g hot mortadella
- 75 g Genoa salami
- 50 g pepperoni
For Serving
- Hot sauce optional
- Mustard optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F
Make the Garlic butter
- Place the chopped garlic and parsley in a small bowl and mix. Add the cubes of butter and mix to combine. If the butter is too cold to mix, warm it up slightly in the microwave.
Toss the Salad
- In a medium sized bowl, add the chopped lettuce, onions, jalapeños, and pickles and mix. Next add salad dressing ingredients and stir to combine. Set aside.
Toast the Bottom Buns
- Place the bottom buns on a sheet pan and liberally coat the cut end with mayonnaise. Place in the oven to toast for 5 minutes or until golden brown.
Heat the Deli Meats
- While the buns are toasting, place the chopped meat in a large nonstick skillet on medium-low. Stirring occasionally, heat for 3-5 minutes until warmed through.
Build the Sliders
- Place the provolone slices on the bottom buns. Place back into the oven for 2-3 minutes or until the cheese starts to melt.
- Next layer the meat evenly over the cheese. Add the top buns over the meat and brush with the garlic butter mixture. Place back into the oven until the butter melts and the buns are golden brown, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Carefully remove the top buns (they will be hot). Drain any excess liquid from the salad mixture, and evenly spoon over the meat. Close the sliders with the top buns and slice to separate.
- Serve as is, or with hot sauce and mustard.
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