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Home » Appetizers

Pull-Apart Pizza Sliders

Published: Jan 1, 2026 by Jay (Spinelli) · This post may contain affiliate links · 2 Comments

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When I pull these pizza sliders out of the oven, the first thing I notice is how glossy and golden the tops look from the garlic butter. The rolls are soft and pillowy, but the bottom has just enough crisp from broiling to hold everything together. As I pull one slider apart, the mozzarella stretches beautifully, layered between tangy pizza sauce and savory pepperoni. Every bite tastes like classic pizza night but richer and more indulgent, thanks to the buttery herb topping soaking into the rolls. They are warm, cheesy, garlicky, and impossible to stop eating once you start.

Pull-apart pizza sliders made with Hawaiian rolls, layered with melted mozzarella, pepperoni, pizza sauce, and brushed with a garlic herb butter topping.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

You’ll love this recipe because it delivers everything you crave about pizza with way less effort. These sliders are quick to assemble, incredibly cheesy, and perfect for feeding a crowd. They are soft on the inside, slightly crisp on the bottom, and packed with bold pizza flavor in every bite. Whether it’s game day, a party, or a fun weeknight dinner, these sliders disappear fast and always get rave reviews.

Pull-apart pizza sliders made with Hawaiian rolls, layered with melted mozzarella, pepperoni, pizza sauce, and brushed with a garlic herb butter topping.

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Pull-apart pizza sliders made with Hawaiian rolls, layered with melted mozzarella, pepperoni, pizza sauce, and brushed with a garlic herb butter topping.
Pull-apart pizza sliders made with Hawaiian rolls, layered with melted mozzarella, pepperoni, pizza sauce, and brushed with a garlic herb butter topping.

Pull-Apart Pizza Sliders

Pull-Apart Pizza Sliders are soft Hawaiian rolls stuffed with pizza sauce, melty mozzarella, pepperoni, and parmesan, then baked and finished with a garlic herb butter topping for the ultimate shareable pizza-inspired dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 30 minutes mins
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

For Hawaii Rolls:

  • 12- count Hawaiian Sweet Rolls or Soft Dinner Rolls
  • 2 tbsp. Olive Oil
  • ½ cup Pizza Sauce
  • 1.5 cups Shredded Mozzarella
  • ½ cup Grated Parmesan
  • 4 oz. Sliced Pepperoni chopped

Topping Sauce:

  • ¼ cup Grated Parmesan
  • ¼ cup Melted Butter
  • 3-4 Garlic Cloves finely minced
  • 1 tbsp. Fresh Oregano finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp. Basil finely chopped
  • 1 tsp. Red Pepper Flakes

Instructions
 

Prepare the Rolls

  • Preheat the oven to broil on HIGH. Line a rimmed baking pan with parchment paper.
  • Place the rolls on the pan and slice them in half lengthwise, keeping the rolls connected.
  • Remove the top half and set aside.
  • Drizzle the olive oil over the bottom half of the rolls.
  • Broil for 2 to 3 minutes until lightly golden and toasted.
  • Reduce oven temperature to 350°F.

Assemble the Sliders

  • Spread the pizza sauce evenly over the toasted bottom half.
  • Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella evenly on top.
  • Add the grated parmesan and chopped pepperoni.
  • Place the top half of the rolls back on to form sandwiches.
  • Bake for 10 to 15 minutes until the cheese is fully melted.

Make the Topping Sauce

  • In a small bowl, mix melted butter, grated parmesan, minced garlic, oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes until well combined.

Finish and Serve

  • Remove sliders from the oven and brush generously with the topping sauce.
  • Return to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes.
  • Serve warm and pull apart to enjoy.

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Recipe Tips

Broiling the bottom half of the rolls before assembling is key. It creates a light barrier that prevents the rolls from getting soggy once the sauce and cheese are added.
Keyword pizza recipes, pizza sliders, slider recipe
Pull-apart pizza sliders made with Hawaiian rolls, layered with melted mozzarella, pepperoni, pizza sauce, and brushed with a garlic herb butter topping.

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Comments

  1. Sharon Christie says

    January 05, 2026 at 10:31 pm

    5 stars
    🙏🏽💝💜💖🇨🇺🇯🇲🇺🇸 GREETNS WORLD, HAPPY 2026 PIZZA! MAKING THESE 4 OUR SB PARTY, FEB 2026!

    Reply
    • Jay (Spinelli) says

      January 07, 2026 at 9:42 am

      It's going to be a hit!

      Reply

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