These Pepperoni Pizza Sliders use 7 basic ingredients for a super easy to make, extra cheesy and absolutely irresistible appetizer, snack, or main course. They’re the perfect game-day or party food to serve to family and friends.
Pizza is probably one of my family’s favorite foods. They also love a great sliders. So when my son asked me to make pepperoni pizza sliders I know they would be a delicious masterpiece. These Hawaiian Roll Pizza Sliders are simple to make and beyond tasty. Whether they’re for entertaining or tailgating these will gone in no time. I like to even build two versions of them to make sure I can pop another batch into the oven in the middle of a party.
Pillowy Hawaiian roles are layered with crispy pepperonis and melty mozzarella, then topped with a generous brushing of garlic butter. A shower of parmesan and a drizzle of sweet and spicy hot honey at the end takes things to the next level. Feed your family, or feed a crowd… either way, dinner will be on the table quickly and it’ll be delicious too.
This one is a personal favorite, and these other sandwiches are winners, too. Try my Honey Butter Chicken Sliders and these Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders for even more deliciousness.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Quick and Easy: With just a few ingredients (7 to be exact!) and a super simple process, you can throw these together in under 30 minutes.
- Hawaiian Roll Sliders: Soft, pillowy, and slightly sweet, these rolls taste great and hold together during baking, making them the ideal pull-apart roll for sliders.
- Customizable: I’m a pepperoni fan, but try any ingredient combos you like. Try different fillings, like crumbed sausage, bacon, ham, or veggies, and experiment with all types of cheeses, too.
Ingredients
- Hawaiian Slider Buns: Soft and sweet, they’re the best bun in my opinion. Use any brand you like, just make sure you don’t separate them until after baking.
- Pepperoni: Crispy little cups of flavor.
- Mozzarella Cheese: Melty and delicious. I like to shred my own, but you can get pre-shredded, too.
- Butter: Unsalted, and brush this on liberally.
- Garlic powder and Italian seasoning: Classic “pizza” flavorings.
- Parmesan Cheese: Use a generous shower to garnish before serving.
- Hot Honey: Sweet and spicy goodness.
How To Make Pepperoni Pizza Sliders
- Place pepperonis in a foil lined baking sheet and cook at 375 for around 10 min then remove from sheet so they remain crispy.
2. Shred cheese if not using pre shredded.
3. Slice Hawaiian Rolls in half and layer with half of cheese.
4. Next, add crispy pepperonis followed by the rest of mozzarella cheese.
5. In a bowl combine the butter, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder. Microwave until melted.
6. Add top slider rolls and brush on melted butter mixture.
7. Cover with foil and place back on smoker or in oven for around 10 min at 375.
8. Remove foil and allow to go around 5-10 more min to allow top to crisp up.
9. Drizzle hot honey on as soon as removing from oven. Enjoy!
Expert Tips
- Crisp Up The Pepperoni: Baking these before adding them onto the sliders keeps them crisp and crunchy. Because no one likes a soggy, greasy sandwich.
- Cover with Foil: I like a golden brown top as much as anyone, but if the sliders are looking too dark, cover them with a layer of foil so they don’t burn.
- Shred Your Own Cheese: Sure, pre-shredded is available, but shredding your own cheese makes the difference – it’s fresher and gets really melty. The pre-shredded stuff often has a coating, and it doesn’t melt as well.
Storage
If you’ve got leftovers, I’m impressed! But since you have them, store leftovers covered or in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
To reheat, warm sliders in a 350ºF oven until the cheese is melty and sliders are hot, about 15 minutes. You could also zap them in the microwave in a pinch.
Make these sliders ahead of time, too. Assemble them without brushing on the melted butter, then store in the fridge. When you’re ready to bake them, brush on the melted butter and cook per the instructions.
FAQs
What other toppings can you put in pizza sliders?
Use whatever you’d like, just like you’d top pizza! Any meats, like crumbled sausage, cubed ham, bacon, or a combination would work. And if veggies are your thing, bell peppers, onions and mushrooms would be delicious too. Experiment with cheese while you’re at it – provolone, cheddar, or pepper jack are all super melty and great options.
What type of bread is best?
The Hawaiian slider buns are my top pick since they’re soft, sweet, and get nice and crisp on top when baked. But you can use other dinner rolls that come in one “slab”, too. The key is to have one giant slider “bottom” and one giant slider “top”, so as long as you’ve got that, it’ll work.
Can you make pizza sliders in advance?
Definitely. You can assemble them with their toppings and store them in the fridge. Just don’t brush on the melted butter until you’re ready to put them in the oven.
More Delicious Sliders Recipes
Pepperoni Pizza Sliders
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Ingredients
- 1 package Kings Hawaiian Slider Buns
- 1 package pepperonis (6oz)
- 12 oz mozzarella cheese(shredded)
- 1 stick unsalted butter
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- Hot Honey
Instructions
- Place pepperonis in a foil lined baking sheet and cook at 375 for around 10 min then remove from sheet so they remain crispy.
- Shred cheese if not using pre shredded.
- Slice Hawaiian Rolls in half and layer with half of cheese.
- Next, add crispy pepperonis followed by the rest of mozzarella cheese.
- In a bowl combine the butter, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder. Microwave until melted.
- Add top slider rolls and brush on melted butter mixture.
- Cover with foil and place back on smoker or in oven for around 10 min at 375.
- Remove foil and allow to go around 5-10 more min to allow top to crisp up.
- Drizzle hot honey on as soon as removing from oven. Enjoy!
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