Italian Keto Sliders

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Italian keto slider sandwiches, brimming with Asiago cheese, ham, salami, melted provolone, and muffuletta mix, offers a customizable, savory option for appetizers, lunch or dinner.

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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size:
1 sandwich (using keto hot dog buns)

12

Servings

181

Calories

12.9g

Fat

14.5g

Protein

1.1g

Net Carb

9.1g

Total Carbs

Whether you are feeding a crowd and need a filling, bite-sized app that everyone will love or you need a quick family favorite meal idea, these Italian slider sandwiches are the perfect savory solution.

A stack of mini sub sandwiches filled with italian meats and cheese and muffuletta olive spread.

These mini sub sandwiches are built from keto rolls and loaded with a rich blend of Asiago cheese, ham, salami, melted provolone, and complemented by a briny muffuletta olive spread. Before baking, the bite-sized low carb sandwiches are topped with a buttery, tangy mixture of Dijon mustard, minced onion, Worcestershire and poppy seeds. This forms a crunchy, toasted top with a juicy butter soaked bottom. Better get a few napkins!

If you are starting to think that these slider sandwiches sound just like the popular ham & cheese sliders made from Hawaiian rolls, you are right! These keto sandwiches have an Italian twist.

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Italian Keto Sliders Ingredients

  • 12 low carb rolls or hotdog buns
  • 1 cup shredded Asiago cheese, divided
  • 8 oz thinly sliced ham
  • 4 oz thinly sliced salami
  • 1 cup muffuletta spread
  • 6 slices provolone
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon poppy seeds or black sesame seeds
  • 1 teaspoon dried minced onion
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Italian Keto Sliders Directions

  • STEP
    1

    Preheat oven

    Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9" x 13" baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.

    A red 350 degree oven indicator light.
  • STEP
    2

    Slice the rolls

    Slice the rolls or hot dog buns in half horizontally. Place the bottom halves into the prepared baking dish.

    Ingredients

    • 12 low carb rolls or 6 hot dog buns

    Keto dinner rolls sliced in half with the bottom halves inside a baking dish.
    Quick Tip
    For gluten free options, see suggestions below.
  • STEP
    3

    Make it cheesy

    Sprinkle 1/2 cup shredded Asiago in an even layer on the bottom halves of the rolls or hot dog buns.

    Ingredients

    • 1/2 cup shredded Asiago

    Shredded white cheese on top of the bottom halves of dinner rolls in a clear baking dish.
    Quick Tip
    In place of Asiago cheese, use shredded parmesan cheese or mozzarella.
  • STEP
    4

    Meats and more cheese

    Top with layers of ham, salami, muffuletta olive spread, and remaining 1/2 cup Asiago cheese.

    Ingredients

    • 8 ounces thinly sliced ham
    • 4 ounces thinly sliced salami
    • 1 cup muffuletta olive salad spread, drained
    • 1/2 cup shredded Asiago cheese

    A black spatula spreading muffuletta olive mixture on top of sliced salami sandwiches.
    Quick Tip
    Giardiniera mix can be substituted for the muffuletta.
  • STEP
    5

    Even more cheese!

    Layer the slices of provolone cheese on top. Place the top halves of bread on top of the sandwiches.

    Ingredients

    • 6 slices provolone

    Six slices of provolone cheese are topped on the bottom halves of slider sandwiches.
  • STEP
    6

    Mix the topping

    In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, Dijon, black poppy seeds or sesame seeds, dried minced onion, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper.

    Ingredients

    • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
    • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
    • 1 teaspoon black sesame seeds or poppy seeds (optional)
    • 1 teaspoon dried minced onion or finely minced yellow onion
    • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
    • 1/4 teaspoon salt
    • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

    A hand whisking a butter mixture with black sesame seeds.
  • STEP
    7

    Brush butter mixture

    Evenly brush the tops of the sandwiches with the butter mixture.

    A hand brushes a buttery mixture of onion and black sesame seeds on top of sandwich rolls.
    Quick Tip
    It's okay if some of the melted butter drips to the bottom of the dish. This makes it taste even better!
  • STEP
    8

    Bake

    Cover with foil and bake in a preheated 350°F oven for 15-20 minutes, removing the foil during the last 10 minutes of cooking so the top gets golden brown.

    Hands holding a casserole dish filled with baked sliders.
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  • Italian Keto Sliders
    • Cheesy Italian slider sandwiches stacked on each other with a green olive slice sticking out of one.

    Keto slider suggestions

    Typically these mini sandwiches use slider rolls – usually Hawaiian rolls. There are some low carb roll options that you can find at most grocery stores if you store doesn’t carry keto dinner rolls.

    Other options for low carb sliders include:

    These options use wheat protein so they are not gluten free. 

    Gluten free keto rolls

    Other substitutions

    Just like making any sandwich, you can tweak the fillings of this Italian sandwich to your liking.

    Cheese swaps

    • Asiago cheese can be replaced with Parmesan, Pecorino, or any hard, salty cheese.
    • Provolone cheese can be replaced with mozzarella, Havarti, Monterey jack  or gouda cheese.

    Cold cut swaps

    • Sliced ham can be replaced with smoked turkey or prosciutto.
    • Sliced salami can be replace with pepperoni.

    Olive spread

    • Muffuletta olive spread can be replaced with giardiniera mix or capers. 
    Ingredients for Italian sandwiches on keto hot dog buns including provolone, ham and salami.

    Storage instructions & make ahead tips

    Make ahead tips

    If you are making these keto slider sandwiches ahead of time, you can assemble sandwiches right up until baking. The buttery mixture can even be poured on top as it will give the bread time to soak up all the bold flavors.

    Store instructions

    These mini sandwiches are best served hot and right away. Any leftovers can be stored in an air tight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. 

    Italian Keto Sliders: FAQS

    What is muffuletta?

    Muffuletta spread is a chunky, flavorful mixture made primarily from olives, both green and black, combined with other ingredients like pickled vegetables (such as carrots, cauliflower, and celery), capers, garlic, various herbs, and spices. It's often marinated in olive oil, which helps blend the flavors together.The olive salad spread is known for its bold, tangy, and slightly briny flavor profile.

    Can these sliders be served cold?

    If you want to serve your Italian sliders cold, don't add the melted butter mixture to the tops. Simply make mini subway sandwiches using the keto rolls, ham, salami cheese and muffuletta. You may need to spread mayonnaise and mustard on the inside of the rolls to provide moisture.

    Nutritional information & Macros

    Nutrition Information

    Italian Keto Sliders

    Servings: 12

    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 181
    Fat 12.9g
    Protein 14.5g
    Total Carbs 9.1g
    Net Carbs 1.1g

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    1 Comment

    1. Oh Annie,
      I am eating a portion or 2 right now and it is fabulous darling.
      4 months ago, I was told by my service provider my cholesterol was way high and needed to omit fat. I did omit all keto bread and tortillas… I went to the doc last week and came back with a perfect fat score. Even the A1c is down considerably. I have to admit, peanuts are my kryptonite… So, I went from Amazon bulk roasted/salted peanuts to ‘in the shell’.
      I love this meal and is worth the extra fat as long as I use sparingly… So, today, (and still 3 more meals), in order to not waste the enormous amount of money Bidenomics is charging for Keto supplies.
      Thanx Annie… As usual, you do not disappoint,
      Dan n Mac (service dog)

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