Pizza by way of supremely cheesy pizza sliders!! EASY, ready in 15 minutes, and perfect for parties because everyone LOVES them! Totally IRRESISTIBLE!!
one 12-count package Hawaiian sweet rollssliced in half (see directions for more details)
1cuppizza or marinara sauce
about 2 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheesedivided
one 5-ounce package mini pepperoniregular size may be substituted
½cupunsalted buttermelted (1 stick)
2tablespoonsdried minced onion
2tablespoonsfreshly grated Parmesan cheeseplus more for garnishing to taste
2teaspoonsdried oregano
¾teaspoongarlic powderor to taste
½teaspoonkosher saltor to taste
¼teaspoonfreshly ground black pepperor to taste
1tablespoonfinely chopped fresh Italian flat-leaf or regular parsleyoptional for garnishing
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375F. Line a 9×13-inch pan with aluminum foil, spray with cooking spray; set aside.
Using a large serrated knife, slice the rolls in half so you have a ‘slab’ of tops and a ‘slab’ of bottoms; don’t pull the rolls apart and slice individually because you want to keep them connected.
Place the bottom ‘slab’ of rolls in prepared pan.
Evenly add the pizza sauce to the bottom slab of rolls.
Evenly sprinkle with about 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese; set remainder aside.
Evenly layer the pepperoni over the cheese.
Evenly sprinkle with the remaining mozzarella cheese.
Add the top ‘slab’ of rolls; set aside.
To a medium microwave-safe bowl, add the butter and heat on high power to melt, about 1 minute.
Add the onion, 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, oregano, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and whisk to combine.
Evenly and slowly pour or spoon the butter mixture over the rolls. Use a spatula or spoon to spread the mixture over the tops. Some of the mixture will pool at the base of the rolls.
Cover with aluminum foil and allow rolls to stand at room temp for about 5 to 10 minutes.
Bake covered for about 12 to 15 minutes or until cheese has melted.
Evenly garnish with Parmesan cheese to taste and optional parsley. Slice into individual sliders and serve immediately. Sliders are best warm and fresh.