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.
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.
