24ouncesfrozen parker house rolls dough(package of 24)
1cuppizza sauceor thick marinara sauce
12 ouncesprovolone cheese slicescut into 3-inch rounds *See Notes
10ouncespepperoni slicesor turkey pepperoni
10ouncesItalian salami slices
1eggbeaten
1tablespoondried Italian seasoning
flaky sea saltoptional
Instructions
Generously spray a low-sided baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Arrange frozen rolls in a single layer, and let thaw (covered) in the fridge overnight, or on countertop for a few hours. Let them rise at room temperature until they have doubled in size.
Preheat oven to 375º F.
Bake the rolls for 12-14 minutes, until lightly golden on top. Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly so they are easier to handle. Cut rolls in half horizontally. Arrange the bottoms of the rolls back in a single layer in the baking dish.
Spread a tablespoon of pizza sauce over the inside bottom of each of the rolls. Cover sauce with a round slice of provolone cheese, then Italian meat(s). For each of the mini sandwiches, I used three slices of pepperoni, turkey pepperoni, and salami.
Add a tablespoon of pizza sauce to the inside tops of the rolls, then place a top onto each of the prepared roll bottoms. Brush egg wash on the tops of the rolls. Sprinkle each top with dried Italian seasoning and flake salt, if desired.
Reduce oven heat to 350°F.Cover baking dish of Italian sliders with foil and bake at 350º for 15-20 minutes, or until cheese melts. Serve warm.
Notes
To cut the cheese into circles, we use a 3-inch biscuit cutter or mason jar ring.Italian Meats - Feel free to use any combination of deli meat slices that you enjoy.To keep the sliders warm, place a rack in the bottom of a slow cooker or electric roaster. If you don't have a rack, crumple a sheet of aluminum foil into the bottom. Add 1/2" inch of hot water in the bottom of the pan. The purpose is to elevate the sliders above the water. The water keeps the sliders from drying out.