Party-Perfect Pastrami Slaw Sliders

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Planning a party, picnic, or backyard BBQ? These Pastrami Slaw Sliders are your new go-to crowd-pleaser.

With bold flavors, melty cheese, and a zesty crunch from coleslaw, they’re ready in just 20 minutes.

Whether it’s tailgating with friends or summer grilling with family, these mini sandwiches bring big flavor to every celebration.

 

A picture of a pastrami slaw slider on a white plate.

 

Ingredients You’ll Need For This Recipe:

Prep time: 10 minutes    

Cook time: 10 minutes

Servings: 12 sliders

 

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound pastrami, deli sliced
  • 12 slider buns
  • 6 slices harvarti cheese
  • 1/2 cup French dressing
  • 2 cups coleslaw, prepared

 

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Step-by-step Guide:

1 – Preheat a grill to 300 degrees.

2 – Butter the inside of the slider buns.

 

A picture of the bottom half of a set of slider buns brushed with butter.

 

3 – Place the buns butter side down on a grill. Toast until golden brown.

4 – Place pastrami on grill and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until hot and starts to brown.

 

A picture of pastrami and slider buns on a flat top grill.

 

5 – On each bun, layer 1-2 slices of pastrami and top with cheese.

 

A picture of toasted slider buns topped with pastrami and cheese.

 

6 – Drizzle dressing on top of cheese and add a scoop of coleslaw.

 

A picture of toasted slider buns topped with pastrami, cheese, and french dressing.

 

A picture of toasted slider buns topped with pastrami, cheese, french dressing, and coleslaw.

 

7 – Add top bun and hold together with a wooden skewer.

 

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8 – Serve immediately. Enjoy!

 

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Pro Tips for Success:

  • Swap the meat: Try turkey pastrami or roast beef for a leaner option or to mix things up.

  • Go vegetarian: Use grilled portobello mushrooms or plant-based deli slices for a meatless version.

  • Cheese it your way: Havarti is creamy, but Swiss, provolone, or pepper jack work great too!

  • Add crunch: Sprinkle crispy fried onions or pickles between the layers for extra texture.

  • Spice it up: Mix a little hot sauce into the French dressing for a kick.

 

A close up picture of a pastrami slaw slider with a bite taken out of it.

 

Whether you’re feeding a crowd at a game-day tailgate or hosting a backyard bash, these Pastrami Slaw Sliders are a guaranteed hit.

They’re easy, fast, and full of flavor — everything a party dish should be.

Make a double batch, because these little bites disappear fast!

 

A picture of a pastrami slaw slider on a white plate.

Pastrami Slaw Sliders

Yield: 12 sliders
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 pound pastrami, deli sliced
  • 12 slider buns
  • 6 slices harvarti cheese
  • 1/2 cup French dressing
  • 2 cups coleslaw, prepared

Instructions

    1. Preheat a grill to 300 degrees.

    2. Butter the inside of the slider buns.

    3. Place the buns butter side down on a grill. Toast until golden brown.

    4. Place pastrami on grill and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until hot and starts to brown.

    5. On each bun, layer 1-2 slices of pastrami and top with cheese.

    6. Drizzle dressing on top of cheese and add a scoop of coleslaw.

    7. Add top bun and hold together with a wooden skewer.

    8. Serve immediately. Enjoy!

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