Make these quick, cheesy pizza sliders using Hawaiian rolls. They are baked together for a pull-apart appetizer perfect for game days or simple family dinners.
Author:purejoyalex
Prep Time:10 min
Cook Time:25 min
Total Time:35 min
Yield:12 sliders 1x
Category:Appetizer
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
1 package (12 count) Hawaiian sweet rolls
1 cup pizza or marinara sauce
1 pound thinly sliced pepperoni
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
Keep the Hawaiian rolls connected in their original package or slice the entire block of rolls horizontally, creating a top half and a bottom half. Place the bottom half of the rolls into the prepared baking dish.
Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the bottom layer of rolls.
Layer the pepperoni slices over the sauce.
Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese evenly over the pepperoni layer.
Place the top half of the rolls over the cheese layer.
In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, minced garlic, and Italian seasoning. Mix well.
Brush the garlic butter mixture evenly over the top of the assembled sliders.
Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the buttered tops.
Cover the baking dish loosely with aluminum foil. Bake for 15 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for another 5 to 10 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and the tops are lightly golden brown.
Let the sliders rest for 5 minutes before slicing between the rolls and serving warm.
Notes
For crispier pepperoni, you can briefly cook it in a skillet before assembling the sliders.
If you want to try variations, add thin slices of cooked sausage or ham, or a sprinkle of dried oregano with the Parmesan.
These sliders are great for meal planning; you can assemble them completely, cover, and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before baking.