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If you’re looking for a quick and tasty snack, appetizer, or dinner, then these delightful little grinder sliders are the perfection choice! Layers of pepperoni, salami, turkey, provolone are stacked on mini brioche rolls with a creamy grinder salad.
Grinder sliders are a popular choice for a party, picnic, game day, or just a quick bite on the go. This recipe is a versatile and easy-to-make option for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a party or looking for an easy appetizer or delicious lunch, these bite-sized sliders have got you covered!
If you’re looking for more game day recipes, try my Lemon Pepper Chicken Wings, Stuffed Shrimp or Fried Calamari.
And if you’re looking for quick and easy dinner recipes, try my Garlic Butter Steak and Potatoes or my Chicken and Broccoli.
RECIPE REVIEW
“These Mini Grinder Sandwiches are a game-changer! Perfect for a quick snack or a party, they’re easy to customize with your favorite meats and cheeses. I loved using mini brioche buns for a touch of sweetness, and the honey-butter dill sauce added a burst of flavor.” – Leeann
What are Grinder Sliders?
Grinder sliders, also known as submarine sandwiches or simply “subs,” are a type of sandwich that is typically made with a long roll filled with a variety of meats, cheeses, and a tasty mayo-based slaw. These grinder sliders are the mini version of the classic grinder sandwich.
These sandwiches went viral on TikTok and social media for layers of deli meat combined with slices of provolone cheese and delicious creamy lettuce slaw! Grinder sliders can be compared to a Blimpie Sandwich.
Here are all the reasons I love this recipe:
- CUSTOMIZABLE: You can use different types of bread, such as mini rolls, ciabatta, baguettes or whatever suits your preference. You can also choose whatever deli meats and cheeses you like.
- MAKE AHEAD: Prep the recipe ahead of time and store the sliders in the fridge until you’re ready to serve them. Baking the sliders isn’t necessary but it makes them warm and melty.
- FIT FOR A CROWD: If you’re looking for a family-friendly meal or a game day snack that is sure to please, these grinder sliders are it. Even the pickiest eaters will love this recipe. Serve this dish and you’ll be the hostess with the mostess!
Ingredients You’ll Need
NOTE: The full list of ingredients with measurements is provided in the recipe card below.
- Deli Meat: Use your favorite type of deli meats. I like to make these mini sliders Italian style with pepperoni, salami, turkey, and honey baked ham.
- Rolls: I use mini brioche buns, but you can also use sweet Hawaiian rolls, if desired. These sweet fluffy rolls are perfect for mini sliders!
- Cheese: Any type of sandwich cheese will do. I love provolone!
- Iceberg Lettuce: This is for the slaw. You can substitute the shredded lettuce with cabbage, if desired.
- Red Onion: A must for grinder sliders.
- Mayo: Serves as the base of the dressing for the salad.
- Red Wine Vinegar: Adds tanginess and acidity to the dressing.
- Honey: Adds a subtly sweetness to the dressing.
- Dijon Mustard: Adds delicious flavor to the salad.
- Submarine Dressing: Gives it that classic grinder flavor.
- Parmesan Cheese: Gives the salad a salty kick.
- Banana Peppers: Adds a mild, tangy and slightly sweet flavor.
- Seasonings: I use garlic salt, red pepper flakes, and freshly ground black pepper to season the sliders.
- Dill Butter Sauce: You’ll need melted butter, honey and freshly chopped dill for the melty butter sauce that is brushed on top of the rolls.
Tips and Variations for Grinder Sliders
- Evenly distribute the meats: Layer the meats evenly over the entire surface of the rolls. This helps to ensure plenty of flavor in every single bite!
- Place the cheese on the bottom of the sliders, under the meat: This helps prevent the bread from becoming soggy. It also makes it easy to list off the top layer of the rolls to add the salad.
- Add the dill butter for extra flavor: This is a must as it adds delicious buttery dill flavor to the mini sandwiches.
- Double the recipe: To feed a crowd, you can easily double or even triple this recipe.
- Serve cold: Skip the oven and save time. You can serve them warm or cold. Either way, they are delicious!
- Add bacon: Do you love crispy salty bacon on subs? Add it to the sandwiches for even more flavor.
- Add a kick of heat: If you’re looking for more flavor and a kick of heat, add pepperoncini peppers.
Frequently Asked Questions
The grinder salad gets added to the sandwiches at the very end once the top and bottom part of the rolls are baked.
I prefer to use mini brioche buns as they are slightly larger than Hawaiian rolls. You can find these in the bakery section of your local grocery store. If you can’t find them, Hawaiian rolls are a great alternative. As a last resort, you can use hamburger buns.
Storage and Leftovers
Grinder sliders store and reheat perfectly if you do not add the salad topping. So make sure you don’t add the salad topping until right before serving, or they will get soggy in the fridge. Once you add the salad topping, they should be served immediately.
Store leftover mini grinders in an airtight container in the fridge for up 3 days. Reheat in the oven until warm or serve cold.
Mini Grinder Sliders
Ingredients
- 24 mini brioche buns (You can also use Hawaiian Rolls.)
- ½ pound turkey meat
- ½ pound ham
- ½ pound pepperoni
- ½ pound salami
- ½ pound provolone cheese
For the Grinder Salad:
- 1½ cup mayo
- ¼ cup red wine vinegar
- ⅛ cup honey
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon submarine dressing
- ¼ cup parmesean
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 teaspoon garlic salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ½ cup banana peppers chopped
- ½ red onion sliced thin
- 1 small head of iceberg lettuce shredded
Dill Butter Sauce:
- ½ cup melted butter
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill finely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Cut the mini rolls or dinner rolls in half horizontally.
- Place the bottom halves of the rolls on a baking sheet.
- Add the cheese and deli meats to the bottom halves of the roll ensuring the cheese is the bottom layer. Layer the top of the rolls on top.
- Bake the rolls in the oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the rolls are warmed through.
- While the rolls are baking, prepare the grinder salad by mixing together the banana peppers, mayo, red wine vinegar, honey, dijon mustard, submarine dressing, parmesan, garlic salt, red pepper flakes, black pepper in a large bowl. Add the shredded lettuce and red onion. Stir until everything is well combined.
- In a small bowl, mix together the melted butter, honey and dill to make the dill butter sauce. When the rolls are finished baking, brush the honey butter dill sauce on top of them.
- Return the rolls to the oven and bake for an additional 5 to 10 minutes or until the top halves of the rolls are golden brown and crispy.
- Once the rolls are finished, remove them from the oven, and carefully remove the top layer of the rolls. Spoon the salad mixture over the meat and then place the top of the rolls over the salad. Serve and enjoy!
These are sooo delicious and easy. The slaw is the best I’ve ever tasted. It will replace all other slaw recipes and be one of my favorite sides from now on.
Made these for Super Bowl and these are SO GOOD.
I remember all the hype about grinder sandwiches and didn’t really get it until I finally made them. They are so much better as sliders and just the perfect little bite!
I have made these sliders both for myself and when I have friends over, and they always hit! Sometimes I just make it as one big sandwich instead, and it still comes out amazing every time.
I’ve made these three times in the same week since trying this recipe lol. My family and friends are as obsessed as I am! Sooooo good! And quick to make!
Hey-I made these sandwiches for a little party I had! They were really good, and the dressing for the salad slaw was super yummy. I will make these again, however I will substitute cabbage for the iceberg lettuce so it stays firm and crispy.
Ahh! So good! I got the sub dressing on Amazon and made two batches – one with salami/pepperoni, and one with peppered tofurky for a vegetarian. They both came out great and were requested again quickly.
These are phenomenal and so easy to make. My family loved them! They definitely go quick. All of the flavors combined are superb. 12/10
These Mini Grinder Sandwiches are a game-changer! Perfect for a quick snack or a party, they’re easy to customize with your favorite meats and cheeses. I loved using mini brioche buns for a touch of sweetness, and the honey-butter dill sauce added a burst of flavor. The grinder salad slaw gave it a nice crunch and tangy kick. Plus, they’re budget-friendly and great for feeding a crowd. Whether I’m hosting a party or simply looking for a tasty snack, these mini grinder sandwiches never disappoint!
This was definitely delicious. Turned out almost perfectly for my first grinder try. I substituted the Hawaiian rolls, and added some fresh sliced tomatoes at the end. My only issue was my slaw seemed a bit more runny/messy. What can I try next time different to avoid that?
Where do I find submarine dressing? And, what is it?
Hi, you can google where to find it near you. It is a sandwich dressing.