Calzone Sliders

What's better than pizza? Well, arguably, almost nothing…but these sliders are a close second! For those of you from the Abilene area, you may remember Joe’s Pizza. This is a hole-in-the-wall Italian joint with delicious food. It is the best combination: inexpensive with HUGE portions. The calzones here can be eaten family style between 2 or 3 people. I loved eating there with my family growing up and continued eating there in college when I introduced several of my roommates and friends to the place.

We all know that King’s Hawaiian rolls make for good ham sliders…but I dare you to just eat one of this version packed full of Italian meat, cheese, and seasonings. Not to mention, this is the easiest recipe ever. These calzone sliders make a PERFECT weeknight meal OR when you are entertaining. Serve a simple caesar salad along with these sliders and dinner is done!

This recipe is so customizable too. Don’t love salami and would rather sub in prosciutto? Go ahead! Want to add a little parm on top? Be my guest. The basics are loads of deli meat, layered with cheese and sauce, topped with garlic butter and baked until you have calzone perfection.

Just take my word for it — make this ASAP and DO NOT SKIMP ON THE BUTTER! Trust me, it may seem like a lot because it is but it makes the sliders taste like they are straight form Little Italy heaven. I cannot even begin to describe how much flavor one teaspoon of Italian Seasoning adds to the butter. Everyone in your house will come running to the kitchen. Buon appetito!

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Calzone Sliders

Yield: 12

Author: Hayden Jordan

Prep time: 15 MinCook time: 20 MinTotal time: 35 Min

Ingredients

• Non-stick cooking spray
• 12 Hawaiian rolls
• ½ cup marinara
• ¼ pound very thinly sliced Black Forest ham
• 4 ounces sliced pepperoni
• 4 ounces sliced hard salami
• 8 slices provolone cheese
• 8 slices mozzarella cheese
• 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2. Spray a 13x9 inch baking pan with non-stick cooking spray.
3. Using a large serrated knife, cut the entire slab of rolls in half.
4. Pour the marinara and spread out evenly over the bottom layer of rolls using a pastry brush.
5. Layer on the slices of provolone, so that they are slightly overlapping each other.
6. Then layer on the thinly sliced Black Forest ham. Fold the slices of hard salami in half and layer them on top of the ham. Followed by the pepperoni.
7. Finish by layering the slices of mozzarella on top of the meat.
8. Carefully add the top layer of rolls.
9. Melt the unsalted butter over low heat. Once melted, whisk in the Italian seasoning.
10. Carefully pour it over the rolls and spread it out evenly using a pastry brush.
11. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 15 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for another 5-7 minutes until the rolls are slightly browned on top.
12. Let cool for 10-15 minutes before serving.

Notes

Make sure to use non-stick cooking spray and not parchment paper. I tried both methods and the non-stick cooking spray was a clear winner and makes the bottoms of the sliders perfectly crisp.

You can easily double the recipe if making for a larger crowd. Trust me these sliders go fast!

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