Pizza Sliders
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These easy Pizza Sliders are made with sweet Hawaiian rolls layered with pizza sauce, mozzarella, and pepperoni, then brushed with seasoned Parmesan butter for a delicious dinner, party appetizer, or game day snack.

These pepperoni pizza sliders are great for any night of the week but they are especially great for game night! Soft Hawaiian rolls are stuffed with flavorful pepperoni, fresh mozzarella and pizza sauce and brushed with a seasoned Parmesan butter on top. Is your mouth watering yet? — mine is!
If you love pizza night and want to mix it up make these pizza inspired sliders for an easy dinner recipe the kids will love too! If you’ve got some picky eaters who only want pizza and chicken nuggets, I know they’ll love these gooey and cheesy pizza sliders.
Why You’ll Love this This Recipe
- Pizza sliders with Hawaiian rolls are done in just 45 minutes!
- The buttery parmesan and garlic topping of gives these sliders so much flavor.
- You only need basic ingredients to make this easy recipe.
Everyone liked them! They were good.
Ingredients for Pizza Sliders
- Slider buns – I personally love to use Hawaiian rolls in this recipe, but slider buns or potato rolls also work.
- Pizza sauce – You can make your own pizza sauce, or use my marinara sauce recipe, or grab a jar of sauce from the store. Set out a bowl of warm sauce for dipping the sliders into.
- Pepperoni slices – Sliced pepperoni makes the most amazing and flavorful pizza slider sandwiches.
- Mozzarella – Make these sliders gooey and melty with plenty of mozzarella cheese. Slice a ball of fresh mozzarella or shred a block yourself for the best meltability. Provolone cheese can also add a super unique flavor to these.
- Parmesan cheese – Sprinkle some parmesan cheese over the top of your pizza sliders to make them extra cheesy.
- Butter – Butter makes everything better, and you can use salted or unsalted butter in this recipe!
- Seasonings – The simple combination of garlic powder, dried basil and dried oregano makes the most incredible flavor in these pizza sliders.
Additional Topping Ideas
- Sliced bell peppers
- Sliced onion
- Sliced mushrooms
- Sliced olives
- Banana peppers
- Cooked sausage
- Crumbled bacon
- Fresh basil
How to Make Pizza Sliders
Cut the Hawaiian rolls in half horizontally and then set the tops to the side. Place the bottom half of the rolls in prepared pan and then spread pasta sauce over them.
Top each roll with the pepperoni slices and sliced fresh mozzarella. Place the top half of rolls back on top.
Then mix the melted butter, Parmesan cheese and seasonings to make the sauce, and spread over the tops of the rolls.
Cover with foil and bake for 20-25 minutes. Bake uncovered for the last five minutes until cheese is bubbly and rolls are golden brown.
Serve immediately.
Pro Tips for the Best Pizza Sliders
- When slicing the buns make the bottom of the bun a little thicker to hold up with all the toppings piled in the buns.
- Don’t pull apart the rolls then slice if you get the slider buns that are connected. This helps them hold their shape and keep the ingredients inside the buns.
- Be sure not to be too heavy handed when adding the pizza sauce so the buns don’t get soggy.
Storage And Reheating
Fridge: For best results, transfer leftover easy pizza sliders into an airtight container. Store in the fridge for up to 3 days. Keep in mind that the longer you store them, the more soggy the rolls can get.
Freezer: I do not recommend freezing leftover pizza sliders.
Wrap individual sliders in aluminum foil and reheat in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 10 minutes or until hot throughout. You can also try reheating in the air fryer.
Easy pizza sliders are a favorite around our house. They’re the perfect flavorful alternative to making a pizza on game day and I know you’re going to love them just as much as we do.
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Pizza Sliders Recipe
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 12 slider buns or Hawaiian rolls
- 1 cup pizza or pasta sauce
- 6 ounces pepperoni slices
- 8 ounces mozzarella cheese fresh
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese grated
- ¼ cup butter melted
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease the bottom of a 9×13 baking pan and set aside.
- Cut the buns in half and set the tops aside. Place the bottom half of the rolls in prepared pan and top with pasta sauce. Top each roll with the pepperoni slices using as many as desired. Slice the fresh mozzarella into 12 slices and place a slice on each roll. Place top half of rolls back on top.
- In a small bowl, combine the Parmesan, melted butter, garlic powder, basil and oregano. Spread over the tops of the rolls. Cover with foil and bake for 20-25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes until cheese is golden and bubbly. Serve immediately.
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How To Serve Pepperoni and Cheese Pizza Sliders
While these Hawaiian roll pizza sliders are a fabulous appetizer, they can be a great dinner or lunch item too. Serve them with tasty sides like chicken caesar pasta salad or air fryer potato wedges. I love to pair them with baked zucchini fries or pesto pasta salad too.
Serving pizza sliders as an appetizer? Pair them with baked chicken wings or some loaded tater tots. Jalapeño poppers are always a hit too!
More Great Slider Recipes
- A classic slider everyone knows and loves is the famous Pulled Pork Slider. Slider buns piled with pork, BBQ sauce and cheese are always a crowd pleaser.
- Make another batch of sliders like these Ham and Cheese Sliders. With a yummy buttery poppy seed topping, they’re irresistible.
- Seasoned chicken and crisp bacon are the best combination but when you add creamy ranch, they’re even better! Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders are a must try for your next game day get together.
- All of your favorite burger toppings and flavors – as a slider! If you are looking for a new way to enjoy a burger, you’ve got to try Cheeseburger Sliders, either as a meal or as a delicious appetizer.
Sue says
Woukd it taste different using shredded instead of fresh mozzarella .
Courtney says
It is definitely okay to sub shredded if it was you have on hand!
Carrie says
Everyone liked them! They were good.
Julie Evink says
Great to hear! Thanks for commenting and rating the recipe!
Danielle says
Oh man, these sliders have me drooling. They look absolutely amazing and so perfect for a game day meal!