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sloppy giuseppe sliders

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MaryLisaSpeer avatar
Palm Beach, FL
Updated on Jun 28, 2024

A twist on classic Sloppy Joes. These delicious (and not so sloppy) Italian-style mini-sandwiches are a fabulous game-day snack. Everyone I've served them to has raved, even people who don't like traditional Sloppy Joes! Because the sauce is thick and chunky and the sandwiches are small, there is no need to worry about them creating a big mess.

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These sloppy Giuseppe sliders are an Italian twist on a sloppy joe. The savory filling is full of Italian sausage, tomatoes, garlic, and basil. It's fantastic with the sweet slider roll. They're a quick and easy dinner. Or, prepare these sliders on game day for a hearty snack.

— The Test Kitchen
prep time 20 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top
yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing rolls
  • 1 1/4 pounds mild Italian sausage links, casings removed
  • 1 large yellow onion, peeled and diced
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 clove garlic, minced or pressed
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes, optional
  • 1/2 cup canned diced tomatoes with basil, garlic and oregano, drained
  • 2 cups jarred tomato basil sauce
  • 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil or 1 Tbsp dried
  • 16 - slider rolls, split horizontally
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese or to taste
  • 16 slices mozzarella cheese

How To Make sloppy giuseppe sliders

  • Brown the sausage.
    Step 1
    Heat oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat; add sausage. Brown sausage well, breaking up links into small pieces with a wooden spoon as they cook.
  • Add onion, vinegar, salt, pepper, garlic, and red pepper flakes.
    Step 2
    Add onion, vinegar, garlic, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes; stir until the onion is tender.
  • Add tomatoes.
    Step 3
    Add tomatoes. Stir for 30 seconds.
  • Add sauce and basil.
    Step 4
    Add sauce. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, or until the liquid has almost completely evaporated. Remove from heat. Stir in basil. Taste and adjust seasonings.
  • Brush oil on the rolls.
    Step 5
    Preheat broiler. Brush cut sides of roll tops lightly with oil. Arrange all roll slices cut side up on a large baking sheet.
  • Place sausage on the rolls and sprinkle Parmesan cheese.
    Step 6
    Pile equal amounts of sausage mixture onto roll bottoms with an ice cream scoop. Sprinkle lightly with Parmesan.
  • Top wth a slice of mozzarella cheese.
    Step 7
    Top each with 1 slice of mozzarella.
  • Sloppy Giuseppe Sliders with melted cheese.
    Step 8
    Place briefly under broiler, watching carefully, until mozzarella is melted and roll tops are toasted. Arrange roll tops over melted mozzarella and serve.
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