Pepperoni Pizza Sliders are a delicious and fun twist on classic pizza, perfect for parties, game days, or a quick family dinner. These sliders combine all the flavors of your favorite pepperoni pizza with the convenience of a handheld sandwich. Soft slider buns are layered with tangy pizza sauce, gooey mozzarella cheese, and spicy pepperoni slices, then brushed with a savory garlic butter topping and baked to golden perfection. Easy to make and packed with flavor, these sliders are sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
- 12 slider buns or small dinner rolls
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 package (about 6 ounces) of sliced pepperoni
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare Baking Dish: Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- Assemble Sliders:
- Without separating them, slice the slider buns horizontally. Place the bottom halves of the buns in the prepared baking dish.
- Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the bottom halves of the buns.
- Sprinkle half of the shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
- Layer the pepperoni slices over the cheese.
- Top with the remaining mozzarella cheese and place the top halves of the buns on top.
- Prepare Topping:
- In a small bowl, mix together the melted butter, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
- Brush the butter mixture evenly over the tops of the sliders.
- Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the top.
- Bake:
- Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the tops are golden brown.
- Serve:
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
- Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
These Pepperoni Pizza Sliders are a crowd-pleasing treat that can be easily adapted with your favorite pizza toppings. Enjoy them hot from the oven for the best taste experience!
