Description
Game day cheesy pizza sliders bring together the best of pizza and slider magic in one irresistible bite. Melted cheese, zesty pepperoni, and buttery rolls create a crowd-pleasing appetizer you’ll crave at every gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 package (12-count) King’s Hawaiian rolls
- 12 ounces (340 grams) mozzarella cheese, sliced or shredded
- 24 slices pepperoni
- 3/4 cup (180 milliliters) pizza sauce
Seasoning and Topping Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup (25 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Finishing Ingredients:
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare a 9×13 baking dish with a light grease coating to prevent sticking.
- Carefully slice the entire package of rolls horizontally, creating a top and bottom section, and gently place the bottom half into the prepared baking dish.
- Create delicious layers by spreading pizza sauce across the roll base, followed by an even distribution of mozzarella cheese and pepperoni slices, then repeat the sauce and cheese layers for maximum flavor.
- Delicately position the top half of the rolls over the layered ingredients, creating a complete slider assembly.
- Craft a flavorful topping by combining melted butter with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and grated Parmesan cheese in a small mixing bowl.
- Generously brush the prepared butter mixture across the top of the rolls, ensuring even coverage for enhanced taste and golden coloration.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 15 minutes in the preheated oven, then remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 5-10 minutes until the sliders achieve a beautiful golden-brown appearance.
Notes
- Customize pepperoni with alternative protein options like grilled chicken, ham, or plant-based alternatives for different dietary preferences.
- Swap traditional rolls with gluten-free or low-carb bread options to accommodate specific nutritional needs.
- Create a vegetarian version by replacing pepperoni with roasted vegetables like bell peppers, mushrooms, and zucchini for added nutrition.
- Reduce sodium and calories by using part-skim mozzarella and turkey pepperoni while maintaining delicious flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg