Description
These cheesy pepperoni pizza sliders are the ultimate easy party food—packed with gooey mozzarella, spicy pepperoni, and buttery rolls. Quick to prep and perfect for sharing, they deliver all the comfort of pizza in a fun, pull-apart slider format.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 slider rolls (soft dinner rolls or Hawaiian rolls)
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 24–36 slices pepperoni
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs (oregano, basil, or a mix)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Set oven rack in the middle position.
- Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or nonstick spray.
- Using a sharp serrated knife, slice all 12 rolls in half horizontally without separating them. Keep the top and bottom halves intact as slabs.
- Place the bottom slab of rolls in the greased baking dish. Press gently to flatten if needed.
- Spoon about 1 cup of pizza sauce evenly over the rolls.
- Sprinkle half of the shredded mozzarella (1 cup) over the sauce.
- Layer 24-36 slices of pepperoni over the cheese, overlapping slightly.
- Scatter 1/4 cup grated Parmesan over the pepperoni.
- Add the remaining mozzarella cheese (1 cup) on top of the pepperoni.
- Carefully place the top slab of rolls over the filling.
- In a small bowl, mix melted butter, garlic powder, and dried Italian herbs.
- Use a pastry brush to generously coat the tops of the rolls with the garlic butter mixture.
- Loosely cover the baking dish with foil. Bake for 15 minutes, then remove the foil and bake another 5-7 minutes, until cheese is melted and tops are golden brown.
- Let the sliders sit for 2-3 minutes before cutting. Sprinkle with fresh parsley if desired.
- Slice or pull apart the sliders and serve warm.
Notes
For gluten-free, use gluten-free rolls. For dairy-free, substitute vegan cheese and butter. Don’t overload with sauce or cheese to avoid soggy bottoms. Prep ahead and refrigerate up to 24 hours before baking. For a spicier version, add jalapeños or crushed red pepper flakes. Leftovers keep well in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat best in the oven.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-22 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 24
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 9
Keywords: pizza sliders, party food, pepperoni, cheesy sliders, easy appetizer, game day, kid friendly, comfort food, pull apart sliders