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Mini Croissant Grinder Sandwiches
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Ingredients
Serving Size: 8 sandwiches
For the Sandwich Base:
8 mini croissants, sliced in half
16 slices deli ham
16 slices deli turkey
16 slices soppressata
8 small slices provolone (halved)
16 small slices sharp cheddar (halved)
1/3 cup dijon mustard
2 tbsp melted butter + 1 tsp Italian seasoning mixed in
¼ cup finely shredded parmesan (for topping)
1 large tomato, thinly sliced
For the Grinder Slaw:
2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
½ small red onion, diced
⅓ cup diced banana peppers
⅓ cup mayo
1 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 tsp Italian seasoning
½ tsp red pepper flakes
½ tsp kosher salt
1 tsp honey
¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
1. Make the Grinder Slaw:
In a large bowl, whisk together mayo, red wine vinegar, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, honey, and grated parmesan. Toss in the shredded lettuce, red onion, and banana peppers until well coated. Set aside to chill and meld.
2. Assemble the Sandwiches:
Preheat your oven to 400°F (or broil if your oven has a broil setting). On a baking sheet, lay out the bottom halves of the croissants. Spread with a little Dijon mustard. Layer on two slices each of ham, turkey, and sopressata. If they are big slices, you can do one of each. Top each with half a slice of provolone and 1 slice of cheddar each. Place the top of the croissants on the banking sheet as well.
3. Butter & Parm the Tops:
Brush the tops of the croissants with melted butter and sprinkle generously with shredded parmesan.
4. Broil It Up:
Place open-faced sandwiches (tops and bottoms) on a baking sheet and broil until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the croissant tops are golden and toasty—about 2–3 minutes. Keep an eye on them so they don’t burn!
5. Finish with Slaw & Tomato:
Remove from the oven. Top each bottom half with a tomato slice and a generous scoop of grinder slaw. Add the parm-crusted croissant top and gently press down. Serve!
Fireworks? Great. Grilling? Duh. But the real star of your 4th of July will be these Mini Croissant Grinder Sandwiches and don’t you think differently. These babies are really easy to make and will be the perfect appetizer for your celebrations. Buttery, golden croissants are loaded with deli meats and melty cheese, topped with a zesty, crunchy slaw that brings sparkles to your eyes. Just ask my best friends boyfriend who got to be the taste tester for these..he basically shed a tear. They’re toasty, cheesy, tangy, and perfect for a big group—ideal for backyard hangs, summer beach picnics, or inhaling between cornhole turns. Make a tray of these and watch your guests salute you.
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