Description
These pizza pepperoni sliders capture the zesty taste of a freshly baked pizza in a compact, pull-apart sandwich. Loaded with melted mozzarella, savory pepperoni, and herbed garlic butter, they make an ideal quick weeknight dinner, casual party appetizer, or comforting weekend family lunch that comes together with zero fuss.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package Hawaiian sweet rolls (12-count)
- 1/2 cup marinara sauce or pizza sauce
- 2 cups shredded low-moisture part-skim mozzarella cheese (divided)
- 4 ounces sliced pepperoni (about 40 slices)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- Slice the entire sheet of rolls horizontally across the middle using a serrated bread knife, keeping the individual rolls connected. Place the bottom slab into the prepared baking dish.
- Scatter 1 cup of the shredded mozzarella evenly over the roll bottoms. Spread the marinara sauce lightly over the cheese layer, arrange the pepperoni slices across the sauce, and top with the remaining 1 cup of mozzarella cheese. Place the roll tops over the filling.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and grated Parmesan cheese. Brush the mixture evenly across the top buns.
- Cover the dish loosely with aluminum foil and bake for 10 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 8 to 10 minutes, or until the cheese has melted completely and the roll tops are lightly golden brown. Slice into individual portions and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
Keywords: Layering a portion of the shredded cheese directly on the bottom buns before spooning on the marinara sauce creates a moisture barrier that prevents the bread from turning soggy. For even browning, rotate the baking dish halfway through the uncovered baking time.