Sausage and Peppers Hawaiian Roll Sliders Recipe
These Sausage and Peppers Hawaiian Roll Sliders are a delicious and savory appetizer perfect for parties or casual gatherings. Featuring flavorful Italian sausage, sautéed onions and bell peppers, marinara sauce, and melted provolone cheese layered inside soft, sweet Hawaiian rolls, these sliders are brushed with a garlic parsley butter and baked until hot and bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 sliders (serves 6-8) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 lb. bulk Italian sausage (sweet or hot)
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped red or orange bell pepper (or a combination of the two)
- 1/2 cup marinara sauce
- 1 – 2 TBSP Zesty Italian salad dressing (like Wishbone)
- 1 – 12 ct. package Hawaiian rolls, whole package split in half (top and bottom halves intact)
- 10 slices provolone cheese
- 1 TBSP grated Parmesan cheese
Butter Topping
- 5 TBSP salted butter, melted
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 tsp dried parsley
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the sliders.
- Cook Sausage: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the Italian sausage, breaking it up as it cooks until fully cooked through. Remove sausage with a slotted spoon and set aside in a bowl.
- Sauté Vegetables: In the same skillet, add chopped onion and bell peppers. Cook on medium-high heat until the onion is translucent and the peppers are tender. Remove from heat.
- Combine Sausage Mixture: Return the cooked sausage to the skillet with the vegetables. Add marinara sauce and 1 to 2 tablespoons of zesty Italian salad dressing. Stir well to combine and set aside.
- Assemble Sliders: Place the bottom half of the entire Hawaiian roll package in a 9×13-inch disposable aluminum pan or a pan that fits the rolls snugly. Lay 5 slices of provolone cheese over the bottom half, overlapping slightly.
- Add Sausage Layer: Evenly spread the sausage and pepper mixture over the provolone cheese layer. Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese on top of the sausage mixture.
- Top Cheese and Rolls: Add the remaining 5 slices of provolone cheese over the Parmesan. Place the top half of the Hawaiian rolls on top, keeping the package intact.
- Prepare Butter Topping: In a small bowl, mix melted butter with minced garlic and dried parsley. Brush this garlic parsley butter generously over the tops of the rolls. Cover the pan tightly with aluminum foil.
- Bake Sliders: Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until the sliders are heated through and the cheese is melted. Remove from oven and serve warm.
Notes
- Do not pull individual rolls apart; keep the top and bottom halves intact for easy assembly.
- You can adjust the amount of zesty Italian dressing to suit your flavor preference.
- For a spicier option, use hot Italian sausage instead of sweet.
- Serve these sliders warm for the best taste and texture.
- If you prefer, substitute provolone with mozzarella or another melting cheese.
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