Easy and Cheesy Pizza Sliders – The Ultimate Party Snack!
These Easy and Cheesy Pizza Sliders are the perfect party snack, game-day appetizer, or quick family meal. Made with soft Hawaiian rolls, gooey mozzarella cheese, tangy pizza sauce, and your favorite toppings, they bake to golden, pull-apart perfection. Serve them with marinara, ranch, or garlic butter dip for an extra delicious experience!
Equipment
- ✔ Baking dish (9x13 inches)
- ✔ Sharp knife or serrated bread knife
- ✔ Small mixing bowl (for garlic butter)
- ✔ Pastry brush (for butter topping)
- ✔ Foil (for covering while baking)
- ✔ Spatula (for serving)
Ingredients
- Sliders:
- ✔ 12-pack Hawaiian rolls or dinner rolls
- ✔ 1 cup pizza sauce or marinara sauce
- ✔ 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ✔ ½ cup pepperoni slices or preferred toppings
- ✔ ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ✔ ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ✔ ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional
- Garlic Butter Topping:
- ✔ 4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- ✔ 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ✔ ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ✔ 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
- ✔ 1 tablespoon chopped parsley optional, for garnish
Instructions
- 1️⃣ Preheat & Prepare
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
- 2️⃣ Slice & Layer
- Keeping the Hawaiian rolls connected, slice them in half horizontally. Place the bottom half in the baking dish.
- Spread pizza sauce evenly over the rolls.
- Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded mozzarella over the sauce.
- Add pepperoni slices (or chosen toppings).
- Sprinkle with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and crushed red pepper flakes.
- Add the remaining 1 cup of mozzarella on top.
- Place the top half of the rolls back on.
- 3️⃣ Brush with Garlic Butter
- In a small bowl, mix melted butter, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and Parmesan.
- Brush the garlic butter mixture over the tops of the sliders.
- 4️⃣ Bake to Perfection
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 10 minutes (to melt the cheese).
- Remove the foil and bake for another 5-7 minutes until the tops are golden brown.
- 5️⃣ Serve & Enjoy
- Let the sliders cool for 2-3 minutes before slicing apart.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with marinara, ranch, or garlic butter dip.
Notes
Make-Ahead Option: Assemble the sliders and refrigerate them uncooked for up to 24 hours. Bake as directed when ready.
Reheating: Warm leftovers in the oven at 350°F for 5-7 minutes or in an air fryer for 3-4 minutes.
Storage: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Freezing: Wrap baked sliders individually and freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat in the oven for the best texture.
Customization: Swap pepperoni for sausage, grilled chicken, mushrooms, bell peppers, or olives!
Reheating: Warm leftovers in the oven at 350°F for 5-7 minutes or in an air fryer for 3-4 minutes.
Storage: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Freezing: Wrap baked sliders individually and freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat in the oven for the best texture.
Customization: Swap pepperoni for sausage, grilled chicken, mushrooms, bell peppers, or olives!