Fried Mortadella And Salami Sliders Recipes

GRILLED MORTADELLA AND SALAMI SLIDERS

Steps:

• Preheat a grill pan or outdoor grill over medium-high heat.
• Lightly make diagonal cuts both ways on the salami and mortadella, making sure not to cut completely through each slice. Grill the salami until it begins to get crisp and render some fat, 2 to 3 minutes. Then flip and top with a slice or 2 of muenster to fit. Grill until the muenster melts, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the pan and slice into 4 pieces to fit 4 slider buns. Repeat the process with the mortadella.
• Smear the buns with the mustard. Top 4 of the buns with 1 slice grilled salami and a few chips. Repeat with the mortadella and remaining buns. Serve to the kids but watch the adults try and eat them all.

MORTADELLA AND FIG FOCACCIANINI

Steps:

• For the fig spread: Bring the figs, 1 cup water, balsamic and sugar to a simmer in a small pot. Simmer until the figs rehydrate and the liquid reduces and thickens, about 15 minutes. Let cool. Once cool, place in a food processor and puree until smooth, 20 to 30 seconds.
• For the sandwich build: Preheat a griddle over medium-low heat or heat a panini press. Slice 1 focaccia square in half. Place a thin layer of the fig spread on the inside of both halves. Place a couple slices of cheese on the bottom, and then place 4 ounces mortadella on top. Close and lightly brush the bread with olive oil. Griddle the sandwich until golden and warm, about 4 minutes a side. Repeat with the remaining ingredients.
• Grab daintily with one hand and bite like a maniac.

BUFFALO CHICKEN SLIDERS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Heat a 12-inch ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Add in the oil. Sprinkle both sides of the chicken with salt, pepper, the brown sugar, paprika and cayenne. Sear both sides of the chicken until golden, about 4 minutes. Add in the hot sauce to the skillet. Bring to a simmer and then place in the oven to finish off, and the chicken registers 160 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer.
• Let the chicken cool, and then pull the meat with your hands. Adjust the seasoning if necessary, and then place back in the oven at BROIL until crusty and caramelized on top, about 4 minutes.
• Sandwich Build: Place some chicken on the bottom buns, top with ranch, blue cheese crumbles, tomatoes and then lettuce. Serve.

MORTADELLA AND FIG FOCACCIANINI

Steps:

• Make the fig spread: Bring the figs, 1 cup water, the balsamic vinegar and sugar to a simmer in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Simmer until the figs rehydrate and the liquid reduces and thickens, about 15 minutes. Let cool. Once cool, place in a food processor and puree until smooth, 20 to 30 seconds.
• For the sandwich build: Preheat a griddle over medium-low heat or heat a panini press. Split 1 focaccia square in half. Place a thin layer of the fig spread on the inside of both halves. Place a couple slices of cheese on the bottom, then place one-quarter of the mortadella on top. Close the sandwich and lightly brush the outside of the sandwich with olive oil. Cook until golden and warm, about 4 minutes per side on a griddle or about 8 minutes total in a panini press. Repeat with the remaining ingredients.
• Cut each sandwich into quarters to make 16 pieces.