Description
These Italian Sliders are a deliciously savory and easy-to-make appetizer or meal, featuring Italian sausage, creamy provolone, and flavorful pesto nestled in soft slider buns. Perfect for parties or a casual dinner, they combine rich Italian flavors with a satisfying cheesy finish.
Ingredients
Scale
Slider Assembly
- 12 slider buns
- 1/2 cup pesto sauce
- 8 oz provolone cheese, sliced
- 1 cup roasted red peppers, sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Sausage Filling
- 1 lb Italian sausage (sweet or spicy)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it’s hot and ready for baking the assembled sliders.
- Cook Sausage: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the Italian sausage until browned and fully crumbled, breaking it apart as it cooks for even texture and flavor.
- Prepare Buns: Slice the slider buns horizontally in half. Spread the bottom halves evenly with pesto sauce to impart a fresh, herby base.
- Assemble Layers: Layer the cooked sausage evenly over the pesto on the bun bottoms, then top with slices of provolone cheese and roasted red peppers to add creamy and sweet flavor notes.
- Top and Prepare for Baking: Place the top halves of the buns over the assembled fillings. Brush the tops lightly with olive oil to promote browning, then cover the entire tray with foil to prevent drying out.
- Bake Covered: Bake the foil-covered sliders for 15 minutes to allow the cheese to melt and the flavors to meld.
- Bake Uncovered: Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until the tops are golden brown and slightly crisp.
- Serve: Remove from oven and serve the sliders hot for a delicious Italian-inspired meal or appetizer.
Notes
- You can choose sweet or spicy Italian sausage according to your taste preference.
- Roasted red peppers add a sweet and smoky flavor, but you can substitute with roasted bell peppers if unavailable.
- Covering with foil during baking helps melt the cheese without drying the bread.
- Brushing olive oil on the bun tops adds a beautiful golden color and extra flavor.
- These sliders can be prepared ahead of time and baked just before serving.
