Description
Pepperoni Pizza Sliders are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack perfect for parties and gatherings. Made with Hawaiian sweet rolls, layers of provolone, pepperoni, and mozzarella cheese, then brushed with flavorful garlic butter and baked to gooey perfection. Serve warm with marinara sauce for dipping.
Ingredients
Scale
Sliders
- 12-count pkg. Hawaiian Sweet Rolls
- 4 ounces Sliced Pepperoni
- 6 slices Provolone Cheese
- 2 cups Mozzarella Cheese
Garlic Butter
- 1/2 cup Butter
- 3 Garlic Cloves, minced (or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder)
- 1/2 teaspoon Red Chili Flakes
- 1 teaspoon Fresh Oregano, diced (or 1/2 teaspoon dried)
For Serving
- Marinara Sauce (warmed) for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a 9 x 13-inch baking pan with aluminum foil and spray it with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Make Garlic Butter: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter. Add minced garlic, red chili flakes, and oregano, then stir to combine evenly.
- Slice Rolls: Use a long serrated knife to cut the rolls horizontally in half lengthwise as one connected slab; do not separate individual rolls. Place the bottom half flat side down in the prepared pan.
- Assemble Sliders: Brush one-third of the garlic butter on the bottom half of rolls. Layer with provolone cheese slices, then pepperoni, and sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top. Place the top half of the rolls over the layered ingredients and brush evenly with the remaining garlic butter.
- Bake Covered: Cover the sliders tightly with aluminum foil. Bake for 20 to 22 minutes until the cheese has melted.
- Finish Baking Uncovered: Remove foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes to let the tops brown slightly.
- Serve: Cut sliders into individual sandwiches and serve hot with warmed marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Using a connected slab of rolls keeps the sliders intact and easy to cut into pieces.
- If fresh oregano is unavailable, substitute with dried oregano at half the amount for similar flavor.
- To make it spicier, increase red chili flakes or add a dash of cayenne pepper to garlic butter.
- For a crispier top, broil uncovered for 1-2 minutes after baking, watching carefully to avoid burning.
- These sliders can be prepared in advance and baked right before serving for convenience.
