Description
Hot Italian Sub Sliders are a flavorful and satisfying game day treat featuring smoky turkey slices, spicy pepper mix, and melted plant-based cheese on soft slider buns. Perfect for parties and casual gatherings, these sliders combine bold Italian sub flavors with convenient, bite-sized portions, enhanced by fresh basil and a touch of vegetarian Worcestershire sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 12 soft slider buns
- 8 oz smoky turkey slices
- 6 oz spicy pepper mix
- 6 slices plant-based cheese
- 2 tbsp vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp olive oil (natural)
- 1 tsp garlic powder (natural)
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
- 1 tsp natural gelling agent
Instructions
- Prepare the Peppers: Sauté the spicy pepper mix in 1 tablespoon of olive oil (natural) over medium heat until they soften but still maintain a bit of crunch. Add a splash of apple cider vinegar and a pinch of garlic powder (natural) for added brightness and depth. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Toast the Slider Buns: Slice the slider buns horizontally and lightly brush the inside with remaining olive oil (natural). Toast the buns in a skillet or oven until golden and crisp to prevent sogginess from the fillings.
- Assemble the Sliders: On each toasted bun bottom, layer smoky turkey slices, then the sautéed spicy peppers, and top with a slice of plant-based cheese. Drizzle each slider with vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural) for umami flavor.
- Melt the Cheese: Place the assembled sliders on a baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven at low heat (around 325°F) for 5-7 minutes, or until the plant-based cheese melts and becomes gooey. Monitor carefully to avoid burning the buns.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove sliders from the oven and top each with fresh basil leaves for a fragrant finish. Add the slider tops and serve immediately.
Notes
- Toast buns freshly to keep them firm and prevent sogginess.
- Do not overcook the peppers; retain their crunch for texture contrast.
- Layer turkey first, then peppers, so cheese melts on top and holds everything together.
- Use high-quality plant-based cheese for best melt and flavor.
- Serve sliders warm for optimal taste and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Hot Italian Sub Sliders, Game Day Food, Plant-Based Cheese, Smoky Turkey Sliders, Spicy Peppers, Vegetarian Worcestershire Sauce, Party Appetizers