Description
Delightful Pizza Sliders blend miniature bread rolls with classic Italian flavors, creating irresistible bite-sized comfort. Melted cheese, zesty marinara, and crispy edges make these sliders perfect for game day or casual gatherings you’ll want to devour.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 12 slider rolls or Hawaiian rolls
- 1 1/2 cups (360 ml) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 12 slices of pepperoni (or any non-pork topping)
Sauce and Seasoning:
- 1 cup (240 ml) pizza sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
Finishing Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) melted butter
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350F (175C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Carefully slice the connected rolls horizontally, maintaining their structural integrity, creating a top and bottom layer.
- Generously spread pizza sauce across the bottom layer of rolls, ensuring even coverage.
- Distribute a uniform layer of shredded cheese over the sauce, creating a smooth foundation.
- Arrange pepperoni slices strategically across the cheese layer for maximum flavor distribution.
- Sprinkle an additional layer of cheese over the pepperoni to enhance melting potential.
- Gently place the top half of the rolls back onto the prepared base.
- Melt butter and combine with garlic powder and Italian seasoning in a small bowl.
- Brush the seasoned butter mixture evenly across the roll tops, ensuring complete coverage.
- Transfer the prepared sliders to the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes.
- Remove when cheese is fully melted, edges are golden brown, and tops appear slightly crispy.
- Allow sliders to rest for 2-3 minutes before cutting and serving while warm.
Notes
- Enhance flavor by using freshly grated mozzarella instead of pre-shredded cheese for better melting and richer taste.
- Make gluten-free by substituting regular rolls with gluten-free slider buns or cauliflower rolls.
- Create vegetarian version by replacing pepperoni with roasted bell peppers, mushrooms, or plant-based pepperoni alternatives.
- Prep ahead by assembling sliders up to 24 hours in advance and storing covered in the refrigerator before baking for convenient meal planning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg