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I’m obsessed with these quick and easy Pizza Sliders that are stuffed with pepperoni, mozzarella, and pizza sauce, topped with pesto and Parmesan, then baked until hot, cheesy, and toasty. I think they’re such a simple lunch or dinner idea for busy days, and they make delicious appetizers too!
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I’ve taken soft, fluffy dinner rolls and piled them up with classic pizza toppings, then coated them in pesto for the ultimate fusion of pizza and sliders! I honestly can’t think of a better combination. Sliders are always a big hit, but this pizza version really takes them over the top.
I use this slider recipe as a base to make a variety of different pizza slider recipes. Sometimes I’ll add sautéed vegetables, or for heartier sliders, I’ll add homemade meatballs, or crumbled bacon. And since I love pineapple on my pizza, grilled pineapple sometimes makes an appearance on my sliders too!
Pizza Sliders Recipe
Equipment
- 9×13 Baking Pan
Ingredients
- 12 dinner rolls or use any roll, including Hawaiian rolls
- 1½ cups freshly shredded mozzarella cheese
- 48 slices pepperoni regular or turkey both work, use packaged and not deli
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 1 tbsp pesto
- 1 tbsp freshly shredded Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a casserole pan with a sheet of parchment paper.
- Using a serrated knife, slice the rolls in half lengthwise, but do not separate them. Place the rolls onto the pan and remove the top.12 dinner rolls
- Sprinkle the cheese on the rolls and layer the pepperoni over the cheese. Spread the sauce over the pepperoni.1½ cups freshly shredded mozzarella cheese, 48 slices pepperoni, 1 cup pizza sauce
- Place the top on the rolls and brush with pesto. Sprinkle the parmesan over the pesto.1 tbsp pesto, 1 tbsp freshly shredded Parmesan cheese
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until the rolls are toasted.
Becky’s Tips
- To prevent sogginess, omit the sauce and serve it on the side to dip, toast your bread before placing the ingredients on top, or just use a small amount of sauce.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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How to Make Pizza Sliders Step by Step
Gather ingredients and prepare the oven: Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a casserole pan with a sheet of parchment paper.
Prepare the sliders: Using a serrated knife, slice the rolls in half lengthwise, but do not separate. Place the rolls onto the pan and remove the top.
Sprinkle 1½ cups freshly shredded mozzarella cheese on the rolls and layer 48 slices of pepperoni over the cheese. Spread the sauce over the pepperoni.
Place the top on the rolls and brush with 1 tbsp pesto. Sprinkle with 1 tbsp Parmesan.
Bake and serve: Bake for 10-12 minutes until the rolls are toasted, serve, and enjoy.
How to Store
Store leftover pizza sliders in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat on a baking sheet in a 350°F oven for 5-10 minutes, until the sliders are warmed.
Freeze pepperoni pizza sliders tightly wrapped in 2 layers of plastic wrap and 1 layer of aluminum foil for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
Serving Suggestions
I like to serve these sliders with extra marinara sauce or pesto for dipping, and a side of homemade French fries or garlic pasta chips. I’ll often start our meal with an Olive Garden salad.
