These delicious pastrami sliders are loaded with melt-in-your-mouth pastrami, creamy and rich provolone cheese, chopped dill pickles, with mayonnaise and mustard that adds richness, all stuffed between sweet, buttery Hawaiian rolls. A garlicky herb-infused butter is brushed over the top of the buns, and they’re baked to golden perfection.
If you’re looking for the best sliders ever, then you’ve come to the right place. These little sandwiches are a taste of Italy in every bite! I’m a huge fan of sliders, and I love to make all kinds. From breakfast sliders to meaty, cheesy varieties like this recipe, I’m a slider fiend. I also love Italian food. These sliders are the best of both worlds. With pastrami, provolone, and herb butter filled with classic Italian flavors, these sliders are always a huge hit when I make them. And I make them a lot! I routinely make these for parties, and I’ll even whip up a batch for a fun dinner for me and my family. They’re great with French fries, you know. However you serve them, you’ll love them!
Pastrami Sliders
These delicious sliders start with pastrami and provolone cheese slices. I layer them on sweet Hawaiian rolls slathered with mayo and then top with chopped dill pickles and mustard. I top them with the top buns, brush them with garlic butter, and bake until they’re golden on the outside and melty on the inside. It’s a quick and easy recipe that gets me in and out of the kitchen fast and disappears just as quickly when I serve it!
Why You’ll Love This Pastrami Slider Recipe
- The sweet, buttery Hawaiian rolls create a soft base for the savory ingredients, the pastrami provides a salty, peppery flavor, the provolone adds richness, the tangy chopped dill pickles offer a delicious crunch, and the mayo and mustard create a flavorful spread that binds everything together.
- They are topped with a garlic herb-infused butter that adds more deliciousness to the sliders.
- These sliders are very easy to make and use just a few simple ingredients and can be served for lunch, dinner, or a midday snack.
Pastrami Sliders Ingredients
From the pastrami to the garlic herb butter ingredients, this recipe only uses simple ingredients that you can find in your kitchen or your local grocery store. It’s full of flavor, but it’s not full of fancy ingredients!
- Pastrami, thinly sliced
- Provolone cheese
- Dill pickles
- Mayonnaise
- Yellow mustard
- Hawaiian rolls
- Butter
- Garlic salt
- Parsley
- Oregano
- Basil
How to Make Pastrami Sliders
Making these sliders is a very straightforward process. It only takes a few minutes and a few simple steps from start to finish. You’ll be all done in just about 40 minutes. That’s fast!
Step 1: Prep
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and lightly spray a baking sheet with non-stick spray.
Step 2: Layer the Sliders
Slice the Hawaiian rolls in half and place the bottom half of the buns on the prepared baking pan. Then, top the buns with a layer of mayo and 2 tablespoons of mustard. Place 6 slices of the cheese over the buns in a single layer. Then, roll up the pastrami slices and make a layer over the cheese, using all the meat. Spoon dill pickles over the pastrami, drizzle with more mustard, and top with the remaining cheese. Finally, place the top buns on the sliders.
Step 3: Make the Garlic Herb Butter
Melt the butter in a small bowl the microwave. Then, stir in all the seasonings.
Step 4: Brush and Bake
Brush the butter mixture on the top of the slider buns and bake for 20 minutes until golden brown and melty. Remove the sliders from the oven, brush with the remaining butter, and enjoy!
Recipe Tips
- Only lightly spray the baking sheet with non-stick spray. You want just enough to ensure the sliders don’t stick without making the bottoms soggy.
- Roll your pastrami slices to give the sliders a nice thickness and a pretty texture.
- A silicone food brush is the best way to brush the garlic butter on top of the sliders.
Variations
- Use your favorite deli meat and cheese for this recipe to make all kinds of different sliders, such as Swiss cheese, corned beef.
- Add a kick of heat with red pepper flakes in the garlic butter mixture.
- I love Hawaiian rolls, but you can use any soft roll you like for this recipe.
- Miracle Whip can be used in place of mayo.
What to Serve with Pastrami Sliders
Serve these melty, meaty sliders with all your favorite sandwich sides like:
- Potato chips
- French fries
- Sweet potato fries
- Potato wedges
- Tater tots
- Mac and cheese
- Baked beans
- Coleslaw
- Potato salad
Recipe FAQ
Pastrami’s flavor pairs well with pickles, caramelized onions, tater tots, corn on the cob, potato salad, French fries, coleslaw, onion rings, and macaroni salad.
You can layer your sliders on your baking sheet, cover them with foil, and refrigerate them for up to a day before baking them.
All your favorite sandwich pairings are great with pastrami sandwiches. Try French fries, potato wedges, potato chips, tater tots, or anything you’d normally enjoy with a sandwich. They’re all delicious!
Provolone is the classic cheese for pastrami, but white cheddar, pepper jack, or Swiss also work well.
I don’t recommend freezing these sliders. The mayonnaise can break and become a grainy, curdled mess when it defrosts.
How to Store and Reheat Leftover Pastrami Sliders
Refrigerate these sliders in an airtight container for up to 4 days. To reheat the sliders, wrap them in foil, place them on a baking sheet, and bake them at 350 for 10 to 15 minutes until heated through.
Try This Delicious Pastrami Slider Recipe Today
These hot pastrami sliders are cheesy, meaty, and full of classic Italian flavor. They’re also incredibly simple to make. You can’t beat a combination like that! Whether you serve them at a party or for an unexpected lunch or dinner, everyone will always love them, and they’re a great game day food. You might even find yourself making a double batch the next time. And trust me, when you get a taste of these, there will be a next time. Give them a try!
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Pastrami Sliders
Ingredients
Pastrami Sliders
- 1 pound pastrami, thinly sliced
- 12 slices provolone cheese
- ½ cup chopped dill pickles
- ½ cup mayonnaise, divided
- ½ cup mustard, divided
- 12 Hawaiian rolls
Garlic Herb Butter
- ¼ cup melted butter
- ½ teaspoon garlic salt
- ½ teaspoon parsley
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon basil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and lightly spray a baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray.
Pastrami Sliders
- Slice Hawaiian rolls in half lengthwise and place bottom buns on the prepared baking sheet.
- Spread a layer of mayonnaise over the bottom buns, followed by a couple tablespoons of mustard..
- Place 6 slices of provolone cheese over the mayonnaise mixture.
- Roll up the pastrami and place over the cheese using all of the meat.
- Spoon chopped dill pickles over the pastrami, drizzle additional mustard over the meat and pickles, followed by the remaining provolone cheese slices.
- Spread more mayonnaise over the top buns along with mustard, and replace top buns on the cheese.
Garlic Herb Butter
- In a small microwave safe bowl, melt butter.
- Add all of the seasonings, stir to combine.
- Brush butter mixture over the top buns and bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and brush remaining butter mixture over the top.
- Serve hot, cut and enjoy.
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