Pepperoni Pizza Sliders

Pizza Sliders are the ultimate crowd-pleasing snack, perfect for game days, parties, or casual family meals.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Yield: 12 sliders

Ingredients:

• 12-count package Hawaiian rolls
• 2½ cups shredded mozzarella (divided: 1 cup and 1¼ cups)
• ¾ cup pizza sauce
• 20 slices deli-style dry-cured pepperoni
• ⅓ cup salted sweet cream butter, melted
• 2 tbsp grated Parmesan
• 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Lightly spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray and set aside.
2. Keeping the rolls connected, carefully slice the rolls in half horizontally.
3. Remove the top row of connected buns and carefully set it aside.
4. Place the bottom row of connected buns in the bottom of the baking dish.
5. Sprinkle 1 cup of the shredded mozzarella over the bottom buns.
6. Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the mozzarella.
7. Layer 5 rows of 4 slices of pepperoni on top of the pizza sauce.
8. Sprinkle the remaining shredded mozzarella over the top of the pepperoni.
9. Lay the top row of connected buns on top of the shredded mozzarella.
10. Using a pastry brush, brush the melted butter over the top of the buns.
11. Sprinkle the grated Parmesan over the melted butter.
12. Sprinkle the teaspoon of dried Italian seasoning on top of the grated Parmesan.
13. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.
14. Remove the pan from the oven and carefully slice the rows to release the individual slider sandwiches.
15. Serve while hot.

Notes:

• Rolls: Hawaiian rolls are sweet and soft, but you can also use other types of slider rolls like soft dinner rolls or brioche rolls for a slightly different flavor.
• Cheese: While mozzarella is the classic choice for pizza sliders, you can mix in some provolone, cheddar, or even a little bit of parmesan for extra flavor.
• Pepperoni: You can substitute the pepperoni with other deli meats, like ham or turkey, or go meatless by adding more vegetables like bell peppers, mushrooms, or olives for a vegetarian version.
• Pizza Sauce: If you prefer a spicier kick, you can use a spicy pizza sauce or add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce.
• Butter: For an extra rich flavor, you can add garlic powder or minced garlic to the melted butter before brushing it on the buns.
• Make-Ahead Option: You can assemble the sliders in advance, cover, and refrigerate them for up to 24 hours before baking. This allows the flavors to meld together and can make it easier for busy game days or parties.
• Storage: Leftover sliders can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, wrap them in foil and bake at 350°F for about 10 minutes, or microwave individual sliders for 30-45 seconds.

Pepperoni Pizza Sliders

• Author: baking
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 25 minutes
• Total Time: 35 minutes
• Yield: 12 sliders 1x

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Pizza Sliders are the ultimate crowd-pleasing snack, perfect for game days, parties, or casual family meals.

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Ingredients

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• 12-count package Hawaiian rolls

• 2½ cups shredded mozzarella (divided: 1 cup and 1¼ cups)

• ¾ cup pizza sauce

• 20 slices deli-style dry-cured pepperoni

• ⅓ cup salted sweet cream butter, melted

• 2 tbsp grated Parmesan

• 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning

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Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 375°F. Lightly spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray and set aside.

• Keeping the rolls connected, carefully slice the rolls in half horizontally.

• Remove the top row of connected buns and carefully set it aside.

• Place the bottom row of connected buns in the bottom of the baking dish.

• Sprinkle 1 cup of the shredded mozzarella over the bottom buns.

• Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the mozzarella.

• Layer 5 rows of 4 slices of pepperoni on top of the pizza sauce.

• Sprinkle the remaining shredded mozzarella over the top of the pepperoni.

• Lay the top row of connected buns on top of the shredded mozzarella.

• Using a pastry brush, brush the melted butter over the top of the buns.

• Sprinkle the grated Parmesan over the melted butter.

• Sprinkle the teaspoon of dried Italian seasoning on top of the grated Parmesan.

• Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.

• Remove the pan from the oven and carefully slice the rows to release the individual slider sandwiches.

 

• Serve while hot.

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Notes

• Rolls: Hawaiian rolls are sweet and soft, but you can also use other types of slider rolls like soft dinner rolls or brioche rolls for a slightly different flavor.

• Cheese: While mozzarella is the classic choice for pizza sliders, you can mix in some provolone, cheddar, or even a little bit of parmesan for extra flavor.

• Pepperoni: You can substitute the pepperoni with other deli meats, like ham or turkey, or go meatless by adding more vegetables like bell peppers, mushrooms, or olives for a vegetarian version.

• Pizza Sauce: If you prefer a spicier kick, you can use a spicy pizza sauce or add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce.

• Butter: For an extra rich flavor, you can add garlic powder or minced garlic to the melted butter before brushing it on the buns.

• Make-Ahead Option: You can assemble the sliders in advance, cover, and refrigerate them for up to 24 hours before baking. This allows the flavors to meld together and can make it easier for busy game days or parties.

 

• Storage: Leftover sliders can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, wrap them in foil and bake at 350°F for about 10 minutes, or microwave individual sliders for 30-45 seconds.