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Pizza Sliders

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Looking for an easy dinner idea? These pizza sliders are a crowd-pleasing meal that disappears fast. Soft Hawaiian rolls are filled with classic pizza flavors, brushed with garlic butter, and baked until warm and melty. They’re simple to put together and perfect when you need something everyone will happily eat.

Pizza sliders on Hawaiian rolls are stacked on a plate next to a baking dish.

This recipe makes 24 sliders, which is great for feeding a large family, bringing to a potluck, or serving at parties and game days. You can keep them classic with pepperoni or swap in your favorite pizza toppings to make them your own.

A Quick Look At The Recipe

  • Recipe Name: Pizza Sliders
  • Cook Time: About 20 minutes
  • Servings: 12 servings (12 sliders)
  • Main Ingredients: Hawaiian rolls, tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, red onion
  • Dietary Info: Family-friendly, crowd-pleasing, easy party food
  • Difficulty Level: Easy

    Why You’ll Love These
    Pizza Sliders

    • Perfect For Feeding A Crowd: With 24 sliders in one batch, this is an easy way to feed a large family or a group without making multiple meals.
    • Simple Ingredients: Everything here is easy to find and has familiar flavors. Making this a low-stress recipe for busy days.
    • Great For Make Ahead meals: You can make the sliders ahead of time and reheat them right before serving, making them ideal for parties and potlucks.
    • Kid Approved And Customizable: Classic pizza flavors make these a hit with kids, and it’s easy to adjust the fillings to suit your family’s taste.

    Ingredients

    • 24 Hawaiian rolls
    • 1 cup tomato sauce
    • 4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
    • 24 pepperoni slices
    • 1/2 red onion, sliced
    • 2 tablespoons salted butter
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 teaspoon oregano

    How To Make Hawaiian Roll Pizza Sliders

    Start by preheating your oven to 350°F. Lightly grease two 9×13 baking dishes or use one large baking sheet if you prefer.

    In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Once melted, stir in the garlic powder and oregano, then keep it on low while you assemble the sliders.

    The bottom half of the sliced Hawaiian rolls were placed into a baking dish.
    Spreading the tomato sauce over the bottom layer of rolls.

    Slice the Hawaiian rolls in half and place the bottom halves into your prepared baking dishes or onto the baking sheet. Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the rolls.

    A thick layer of shredded mozzarella cheese was added over the tomato sauce.
    A layer of sliced pepperoni was placed over the shredded cheese.

    Sprinkle half of the shredded mozzarella over the sauce, then arrange the pepperoni slices on top.

    A layer of sliced red onion was added on top of the pepperoni.

    Add the sliced red onion and any other toppings you like.

    The remaining shredded cheese was sprinkled over the sliders.
    The tops of the rolls were placed on the sliders.

    Sprinkle the remaining cheese over everything, then place the top halves of the rolls back on.

    The tops of the sliders were brushed with homemade garlic butter.

    Brush the tops generously with the garlic butter.

    Pizza sliders on Hawaiian rolls stacked on a plate.

    Cover the sliders with foil and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, just until the cheese is melted and everything is warmed through. Remove from the oven, slice, and serve warm.

    Recipe Notes & Tips

    • Keep the rolls connected: Don’t pull the Hawaiian rolls apart. Slicing them as one slab makes assembly faster and keeps the sliders together while baking.
    • Customize the toppings: These sliders are easy to change up. Try cooked sausage, mushrooms, bell peppers, or olives alongside the pepperoni.
    • Cover while baking: Covering with foil helps the sliders to heat through without drying out. If you want a slightly crisper top, you can uncover them for the last few minutes.
    • Serving tip: Let the sliders rest for a few minutes after baking. This helps the cheese set a bit and makes it easier to cut and serve.

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      FAQ’s

      Yes, you can assemble the sliders, cover them tightly, and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Bake just before serving, adding a few extra minutes if they’re cold from the fridge. You can also bake the sliders ahead of time, then cover and reheat in the oven until warmed through.

      Yes, but soft rolls work best. Dinner rolls, potato rolls, or butter rolls are all great options.

      Use a light layer of sauce and avoid overfilling the rolls. Baking them covered first also helps everything warm evenly without releasing too much moisture.

      Of course, use your favorite pizza toppings. Cooked sausage, mushrooms, bell peppers, olives, or cooked bacon all work well.

      Store leftover sliders in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or air fryer for the best texture.

      Pizza sliders on Hawaiian rolls are stacked on a plate next to a baking dish.

      Pizza Sliders

      These pizza sliders are an easy, crowd-friendly meal made with soft Hawaiian rolls, classic pizza toppings, and a buttery garlic finish. They’re perfect for feeding a large family, bringing to potlucks, or serving at parties when you need something simple and satisfying.
      Prep Time 10 minutes
      Cook Time 20 minutes
      Total Time 30 minutes
      Serving Size 12 servings (24 sliders)

      Ingredients

      • 24 Hawaiian rolls
      • 1 cup tomato sauce
      • 4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
      • 24 pepperoni slices
      • 1/2 red onion sliced

      Garlic Butter Topping

      • 2 tablespoons salted butter
      • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
      • 1 teaspoon oregano

      Instructions

      • Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease two 9×13 baking dishes or one large baking sheet.
      • Melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir in the garlic powder and oregano, keep warm until needed.
      • Place the bottom halves of the Hawaiian rolls into the baking dishes.
      • Spread the tomato sauce evenly over the rolls.
      • Sprinkle with half of the mozzarella cheese, then add the pepperoni and sliced onion.
      • Top with the remaining cheese and place the top halves of the rolls back on.
      • Brush the tops with garlic butter.
      • Cover with foil and bake for 15-20 minutes, until heated through and the cheese is melted.

      Nutrition

      Serving: 1serving | Calories: 335kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 58mg | Sodium: 577mg | Potassium: 112mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 402IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 197mg | Iron: 1mg

      These values are from a nutritional database and automatically calculated, and should only be used as an approximation.

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