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These pizza sliders are the ultimate easy appetizer for pizza lovers! Made with soft rolls, melty mozzarella, and classic pepperoni, they’re cheesy, buttery, and ready in just 30 minutes.
Whether you’re planning a game day spread, a party appetizer, or a fun weeknight dinner, this pizza sliders recipe is always a hit. Everything you love about pizza — just in handheld form!
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Why you’ll love these Hawaiian roll pizza sliders!
These sliders start with soft, slightly sweet dinner rolls that bake up perfectly golden on top and gooey in the center.
The sweetness of the rolls pairs so well with savory pizza sauce, melty mozzarella, and crispy pepperoni. Then everything gets brushed with a buttery garlic-Parmesan topping before baking. It’s simple, but so good.
If you’re feeding a crowd, these sliders disappear fast. I always recommend making a double batch!
- Quick and easy: Ready in about 30 minutes from start to finish.
- Perfect for parties: Easy to serve and easy to eat.
- Kid-approved: Familiar flavors everyone loves.
- Customizable: Switch up toppings to make veggie sliders or sausage versions too.
- Great for leftovers: They reheat beautifully for lunch the next day.
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Ingredients You’ll Need
See recipe card below this post for ingredient quantities and full instructions.
- Hawaiian sweet dinner rolls – Soft and slightly sweet, perfect for sliders.
- Pizza sauce – Use any kind you like.
- Pepperoni – Classic choice for pepperoni pizza sliders.
- Shredded mozzarella cheese – An Italian-blend of shredded cheeses will work, too.
- Unsalted butter – Melted for brushing the tops.
- Freshly grated Parmesan – You can use store-bought grated Parmesan if you prefer.
- Garlic powder and dried oregano – For that classic pizza taste.
- Chopped parsley – Optional, for garnishing.
Variations
- Sausage pizza sliders: Add cooked Italian sausage.
- Veggie sliders: Add bell peppers, mushrooms, and olives.
- Supreme style: Combine pepperoni, sausage, and veggies.
- Extra cheesy: Add provolone or a blend of Italian cheeses.
How to Make Pizza Sliders
- Start assembling: Place the bottom half of the dinner rolls onto the prepared baking sheet. Spread the pizza sauce onto them.
- Add the pepperoni: A few pieces per slider!
- Add the cheese: Sprinkle cheese on top. Place the other half of the dinner rolls on top and press down gently.
- Bake: Combine the butter, Parmesan, garlic powder, and oregano in a small bowl. Brush this mixture onto the tops of the rolls. Bake the at 400ºF for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese has melted. Serve brushed with any remaining butter topping.
Serving Suggestions
If you’re turning this into a full meal or serving the recipe as part of a game day spread, pair your sliders with:
- Air fryer French fries
- Garlic Parmesan wings
- Jalapeño popper dip
- A simple side salad
- Rotel dip for a full party spread
How to Store and Reheat Leftovers
- Refrigerator: Store leftovers in an airtight container or wrapped in foil for up to 3 days.
- To reheat: Warm in a 350°F oven for 8–10 minutes or microwave individual sliders until heated through.
Frequently Asked Questions
Pepperoni is classic, but sausage, salami, veggies, or even BBQ chicken all work well.
Hawaiian rolls are my favorite for their soft texture and slight sweetness, but regular dinner rolls also work.
Yes. Assemble them, cover tightly, and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before baking.
Yes. Bake first, cool completely, wrap tightly, and freeze for up to 2 months.
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Pizza Sliders
Ingredients
- 1 12-count package Hawaiian Sweet Dinner Rolls, halved lengthwise
- 1 1/2 cups jarred pizza sauce
- 24 slices pepperoni
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
- 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Chopped parsley
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
- Place bottom half of dinner rolls onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Top with pizza sauce, pepperonis, and cheese. Add the tops of the dinner rolls.
- Mix together the butter, parmesan, garlic powder, oregano in a small bowl and brush the tops. Cover with foil.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the cheese has melted. Uncover the last 2 mintures to brown lightly if needed.
- Serve immediately, brushed with remaining garlic butter topping.
Notes
- Slice rolls as one sheet for easier assembly.
- Don’t overload with sauce to prevent soggy bottoms.
- Cover loosely with foil if tops brown too quickly.
- Let cool slightly before slicing for cleaner cuts.
- Brush extra butter topping after baking for added flavor.
I want to make this as a Philly Chicken cheese steak, no beef.
Thank you,
How will the ingredients change if I use shredded chicken instead of pepperoni/
They won’t! Just make sure your chicken is fully cooked. We would recommend using 2-4 ounces. We would love to know how it turns out for you!