These Italian Sausage Sandwich Sliders are a game changer. Layered with flavor they are a crowd pleaser perfect for parties or a light lunch.
These Italian Sausage Sandwich Sliders are easy to prepare and even easier to eat. Featuring pork sausage and Hawaiian rolls, they are sure to impress.
It’s time sliders got the gourmet treatment. Flavorful pork sausage patties are paired with zippy shallots, sweet roasted red peppers, and Dijon mustard and piled high on pillow-soft, buttery King’s Hawaiian Rolls.
Throw out the old, boring slider rolls. Hawaiian slider rolls are key! King’s Hawaiian Rolls are addictive because of their fluffy texture and their subtle sweetness not to mention sturdy enough to pack with lots of fillings.
If these Italian Sausage Sandwich Sliders seem a little labor intensive, there are a few shortcuts you can take to cut down on time in the kitchen.
If you do not want to make your own patties, you can buy pre-made sausage links. My preference is either mild or hot Italian sausage. Before cooking them, remove the casings and work to shape them into patties.
For the roasted red peppers, you can easily buy bottled. I planned on making these on the grill, but a ridiculously windy thunderstorm thwarted that plan. I opted to cook them in a well-seasoned cast iron skillet instead.
However you do it, these little Italian Sausage Sandwich Sliders are worth a little extra TLC.
If you liked this Italian Sausage Sandwich Slider recipe, make sure you check out these other easy sandwich recipes:
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A unique combination of flavors all nicely packed on a King's Hawaiian Roll.
- 1 lb ground pork
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon bread crumbs
- 1 egg yolk, lightly beaten
- 1/4 cup pickled red onions
- 1/4 cup roasted red peppers, cut into small strips
- cooking spray
- 1 cup alfalfa sprouts
- dijon mustard
- 12 slider rolls
By hand, blend together ground pork, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, ground white pepper, crushed red pepper, paprika, oregano, bread crumbs and egg yolk.
- Meanwhile, simmer sliced shallots in cider vinegar and water over medium heat in a small sauce pan. Remove and strain when they are soft, approximately 10 minutes.
Form into 12 2-inch patties. Arrange in a single layer on a plate, cover, and chill for at least 30 minutes, but up to 24 hours.
When you are ready to cook, prep and heat a large skillet or cast iron skillet over medium heat. Cook on each side for 5-7 minutes or until pork reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees.
Assemble sliders on slider rolls with one sausage patty, a dollop of Dijon mustard, roasted red peppers, pickled red onion, and alfalfa sprouts.
These sandwiches look really interesting!
Oh these look great, especially on the Kings Hawaiian rolls. Love them!
Aren’t those little Kings Hawaiian Rolls the BEST for sliders! These look amazing!
They are! I love them too!
Pass one of those over here! I want to dig right in. Great mix of flavors!!
I have some veggie ground sausage just waiting to turn into sliders. Can’t wait!
The flavors would be great with veggie sausage too!
Oh man I’m loving those pickled shallots.
Love how you made your own sausage!!
Thanks! I love making my own sausage- cased and hand formed.
I have never tried these rolls, but they’re on my list of things to try soon. I love the sausage instead of beef. Yum.
Oh my, you’ll be hooked! They are addictive!
This is my kinds slider and it’s got my favorite slider bread
I absolutely love Kings Hawaiian. We also buy a few bags at BJs. Will try this recipe next time we grab some more.
Let me know how you like them!
I love shallots but never tried them pickled, now I must! The sliders sound great!
These are really cute. We love sliders for parties or just for us at home.
I love sliders! And i love how you incorporated homemade sausage patties! How yummy and creative!
Perfect man food!
I love love love gourmet sandwiches. They are a huge step above ordinary and always make me happy! This one looks especially tasty!
The perfect size for me
Pickled shallots are are my favorite on sandwiches too!
I love sliders. These look so yummy and a must try.
Mmmmm, this seems like a nice recipe that takes sausage in a whole new and exciting direction.
I love sliders and they’re great for the summer. I can do the pickled shallots, but I don’t think I could do the alfalfa sprouts!
I love Kings Hawaiian Rolls they’re my favorite. I think I’m going to make something similar to this for dinner tomorrow 🙂
That looks so yummy!! My family would really enjoy that.
Such a great idea! I am not a big hamburger person… this would be a nice switch out!
Those look delicious. I wold love to try the pickled shallots!
What a unique combination of flavours. It looks like a delicious recipe to try.
What a creative recipe! I pinned it!
These look sooooo good! I must make them! What a great combination.
Sliders are the best – I love smaller sized foods! Kings Hawaiian is also the best – so yummy and they never lost long in our house.
This is a great combo! Pickled, crunch, roasted, and sausage…that’s a great bite!
Those look great. We pretty much always have Kings Hawaiian rolls on hand in our house, I am going to give the recipe a try.
My husband is a huge fan of any sort of slider! We always buy the King’s Hawaiian rolls cause they’re my fave. I love the sweetness in them!
I know this is one slider that I would love. They really look and sound delicious and I am sure worth all of the prep.
Those sliders look super yummy. They look really easy to make too
I want to surprise my husband with these. My kids also really like Hawaiian bread. I need to go pick some up today.
Oh my those look super delicious and I so want to give them a try. Thanks for the recipe.
Mmmmmmm, those already look good. Then they’re between Kings Hawaiian Rolls. I’m sold!
These look great! I think we will have to make this for dinner!
I love Hawaiian roles and these sandwich’s look so yummy!
Oh how cute they look delicious!
Sliders are a great weekend lunch! Love them.
Wow! This recipe looks awesome and delicious! I’m sure that my snacks will be perfect with these. 🙂
Ermagoodness, I must make these. My family would rave about them.
You can wrap Kings Hawaiian around a rock and it will taste good. They are soooooo delicious, but I like your sausage center much better than rocks. 😉
Sounds delish. Love sliders for a meal or snack.
Mini foods are so great. These look yummy. My husband would love them (minus the pickling of the shallots. He doesn’t like anything pickled. Other than that, perfection!)
These sliders look tasty! I will have to try this recipe real soon.
Oh I love sliders! So fun. Never though about sausage sliders
I love this. I looks delish and I am so hungry right now. I wonder if my kiddos would like.
That sounds and looks delicious! I don’t think I’ve had pickled shallots before.
Those look super delish! Perfect for a yummy summer time lunch!
I love mini foods. Alfalfa was one of my favorites as a kid. Go figure!
Oh yum. I’m interested in those pickled shallots. I’ve got to make this. We love Hawaiian bread. My family would rather have it than traditional bread.
You just touched my heart! I love King Hawaiian bread! Yum! I pinned it!
Yum i can taste it in my mind lol.Will have to try something like this.
Sliders are so fun! These look very tasty!
Yum, these look great! I love sprouts on my sandwiches.
I love sliders in the summer!! Have never made a sausage version before. Great thinking!