Easy Pizza Sliders
Easy Pizza Sliders layer soft Hawaiian rolls with chunky pizza sauce, pepperoni, and stretchy mozzarella under a golden garlic butter topping. The 30-minute pan is suited to game day, parties, after-school snacks, or a casual dinner.
Equipment
- 9-by-13-inch baking dish
- Serrated bread knife
- Pastry brush
- Aluminum foil
Ingredients
- 1 pack Hawaiian sweet rolls 12-count
- 1/2 cup chunky pizza sauce rich red sauce
- 6 oz sliced pepperoni reddish-pink rounds
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella low-moisture for best stretch
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese creates white flecks
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350°F, lightly grease a 9-by-13-inch baking dish, and slice the connected roll slab horizontally.
- Set the bottom roll slab in the dish and spread the pizza sauce evenly over it, leaving a narrow border.
- Add half the mozzarella, arrange the pepperoni in overlapping rows, and cover with the remaining mozzarella.
- Replace the top roll slab and press lightly so the layers sit evenly without forcing out the sauce.
- Mix the melted butter with garlic powder and oregano, brush it over the tops, and sprinkle with parmesan.
- Cover with foil and bake for 15 minutes, then uncover and bake 5 to 8 minutes until golden and melted.
- Rest the sliders for 5 minutes, cut along the roll seams, and serve warm with extra pizza sauce if desired.
Notes
Storage: Refrigerate cooled sliders in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze individually wrapped baked sliders for up to 2 months.
Reheating: Cover loosely with foil and warm at 325°F for 10 to 15 minutes, or air fry at 320°F for 3 to 5 minutes.
Best Tips: Use thick sauce, low-moisture mozzarella, and a connected roll slab to keep the layers neat and the bottom from turning soggy.
Variations: Try turkey pepperoni, cooked Italian sausage, provolone, or pre-cooked bell peppers and mushrooms.
Make Ahead: Assemble without the butter topping, refrigerate for up to 6 hours, then brush and bake just before serving.