Pepperoni Pizza Sliders — 🍕😋 Pizza by way of supremely cheesy sliders!! EASY, ready in 15 minutes, and perfect for parties because everyone LOVES them! Totally IRRESISTIBLE!!
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Easy Pizza Sliders on Hawaiian Rolls
One of the most popular recipes on my site and Facebook over the past many years have been these Ham and Cheese Sliders. Between holiday parties, game day parties, or as an easy weeknight dinner option it’s not shocking why they’re popular.
Since pizza seems to be a universal favorite, it was an easy decision to make pepperoni pizza sliders and my family raved about them.
They said it’s the best thing I’ve ever made in the history of my 14+ years blogging. It’s bittersweet that something so easy and that’s ready in 15 minutes gets the highest compliment of all.
Hawaiian bread is one of my all-time favorite kinds of bread and it’s absolutely perfect for the sliders.
Melted butter is spiked with onion, oregano, and garlic to deliver classic pizza flavoring. Throw in Parmesan and loads of melted mozzarella cheese and you’ll be in gooey, cheesy, buttery fingers heaven.
Ingredients for Pizza Sliders
To make these oh-so-easy and cheesy pizza sliders with Hawaiian rolls, you’ll need:
- Hawaiian sweet rolls
- Pizza sauce
- Shredded mozzarella
- Mini pepperoni
- Unsalted butter
- Dried minced onion
- Grated Parmesan
- Dried oregano
- Garlic powder
- Salt and pepper
- Fresh parsley
Note: Scroll down to the recipe card section of the post for the ingredients with amounts included and for more complete directions.
How to Make Pizza Sliders
If you need a fast, easy, and foolproof recipe, this easy slider recipe has your name all over it!
Follow these easy and very straightforward directions:
- Slice the Hawaiian rolls in half so you have a “slab” of tops and a “slab” of bottoms. Place the bottom slab into a 9×13-inch foiled-lined baking dish.
- Spread the pizza sauce over the bottom slab of rolls, followed by a sprinkling of mozzarella, a layer of pepperoni, and then the remaining mozzarella.
- Top with the remaining slab of rolls.
- Brush with a mixture of melted butter and herbs.
- Let the Hawaiian roll pizza sliders rest on your counter for 5 minutes before baking. Garnish with more Parmesan and fresh parsley just before serving them.
Recipe FAQs
You could use regular dinner rolls if you’re in a pinch. But the Hawaiian bread stays soft and tender in the interior and the base of the sliders have an ever-so-slight crispiness from the buttery mixture that drips down during baking.
No! When slicing the rolls in half horizontally, that’s as far as I go with slicing. I do NOT divide the 12 rolls into individual rolls and instead keep two “slabs” of 12 bottom rolls and 12 top rolls – all connected. For me this is easier and far less “picky” of an assembly process and makes the prep go much faster. Plus the melted cheese is more contained as the easy pizza sliders bake.
Use your favorite store-bought brand, or make your own homemade pizza sauce in a couple of minutes.
Definitely! You can doctor up the pizza sliders with cooked bacon, sausage, or your other pizza fixing favorites. I kept this pizza appetizer basic since my family appreciates basic when it comes to pizza.
Yes again! I personally prefer using mozzarella in the pepperoni pizza sliders because it becomes super stretchy and gooey once melted. But use any blend of cheese you’d like.
If you can’t find mini pepperoni at your grocery store, regular sized may be substituted. Likewise, you can use turkey pepperoni or another pepperoni alternative if you don’t eat the regular kind. This pepperoni pizza sliders recipe is fairly flexible.
No, these Hawaiian bread sliders are best eaten right away. If you bake these in advance and then reheat them for guests, I fear the rolls would become soggy.
Recipe Video Tutorial
Just made these for my grandchildren and they were a hit! Even the picky one had seconds, thanks for the recipe. — Cynthia
More Pizza Appetizers to Make
More Easy Slider Recipes:
Ham and Cheese Sliders — Baked juicy ham and Swiss nestled in soft Hawaiian rolls and brushed with a buttery Dijon, onion, and poppy seed topping! Fast, easy, and a party favorite!
Ham and Pineapple Sliders – Grilled pineapple slices brushed with a soy and ginger marinade add a Hawaiian-inspired twist to these irresistible sandwiches!
Hawaiian Roll Turkey and Cheese Sliders — Juicy turkey, Swiss cheese, and cranberry sauce all nestled in soft Hawaiian rolls that are brushed with butter and topped with poppy seeds for the BEST turkey sliders! FAST, EASY, and takes advantage of leftover turkey! Deli turkey also works.
Big Mac Sliders — For anyone who likes the restaurant version, you’re going to LOVE this copycat Big Mac recipe in handheld slider form! Complete with a COPYCAT Big Mac special sauce, melted cheese, pickles, and tender beef all nestled between soft buttery buns. These EASY sandwiches are a family favorite FAST dinner recipe or make them for events, holidays, or game day parties!
Easy Pulled Pork Sliders – Moist and tender pulled pork, topped with barbecue sauce and coleslaw, and sandwiched between soft Hawaiian rolls! Everyone LOVES these EASY juicy sliders that are finger lickin’ good! PERFECT for game days, casual entertaining, backyard barbecues, graduation and Father’s Day celebrations.
Chicken Enchilada Sliders — Juicy shredded chicken is tossed in spicy enchilada sauce and is layered in soft Hawaiian rolls along with plenty of melted cheese! Brush them with a melted garlic butter and oregano mixture and garnish with cilantro and avocado! PERFECT for entertaining, game days, Superbowl, or a FAST and EASY weeknight dinner that’s ready in 30 minutes!
Roast Beef Sliders — Tender roast beef is mixed with sauteed green peppers and onions, piled into soft Hawaiian rolls, topped with Provolone cheese, and brushed with butter and garlic before baking!
Originally posted May 29, 2017 and reposted May 19, 2023 with updated text.
Question. I see you said not to make the Pepperoni Pizza Sliders ahead and then reheat them. But can you put them together ahead of time and then bake them just before serving?
It’s the type of recipe that it doesn’t take too long to put together and you could put them together ahead of time and then bake them, but we’re really only talking about 5 to 10 mins of prep time so the closer that you can prepare them before baking the better. You just don’t want them to get soggy.
I made these sliders and they were a big hit with my husband and then again when we had friends over for happy hour! Love them!
Thanks for the 5 star review Norma and I’m so glad these were a big hit with your husband and friends! 🍕
I use a little more sauce and cheese
And I take the foil off for about the last 3 minutes and its perfect. Great recipe
Thanks for the 5 star review Jen and I’m glad to hear you’ve got this perfected for the way you like and that it’s perfect!
My family loves these pizza sliders! Great for movie night.
Thanks for th 5 star review and I’m glad to hear your family loves these sliders!
Hi Avery
We really enjoy your recipes, first email we check every morning. We have ben making similar ones tor years, but we like them crunchier so we use english muffins, toast them first then even more crunch..jimmiemarie
Thank you so much for the lovely message! This was so nice to wake up to this Sunday morning! Have a wonderful day and thanks for being a loyal supporter!
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Hi. I’ve just found you site which is amazing!
I’m in Australia. Can you tell me what the Hawaiian Sweet Rolls are please & thanks.
Regards Suzy
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You could probably make the ham and cheese part the night before and then add the butter sauce and bake before a party.