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sloppy giuseppe sliders

(11 ratings)
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Blue Ribbon Recipe by
Lisa Speer
@MaryLisaSpeer
Palm Beach, FL

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.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

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 @kitchencrew
(11 ratings)
yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For sloppy giuseppe sliders

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

How To Make sloppy giuseppe sliders

  • Brown the sausage.
    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.
    2
    Add onion, vinegar, garlic, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes; stir until the onion is tender.
  • Add tomatoes.
    3
    Add tomatoes. Stir for 30 seconds.
  • Add sauce and basil.
    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.
    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.
    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.
    7
    Top each with 1 slice of mozzarella.
  • Sloppy Giuseppe Sliders with melted cheese.
    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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