Experience the joy of bite-sized goodness with our “Cheesy Delight” Pizza Sliders, a creative and fun twist on classic pizza flavors. These sliders pack all the cheesy, saucy satisfaction of pizza into a compact form that’s perfect for parties, game days, or a family-friendly dinner. Made with soft slider buns, a hearty marinara sauce, pepperoni, melted cheese, and your favorite pizza toppings, these pizza sliders are baked to perfection, creating a crowd-pleasing dish that’s as easy to make as it is delicious to eat.
Why You’ll Love “Cheesy Delight” Pizza Sliders:
- Easy and Quick: Simplify pizza night with sliders that come together in no time.
- Customizable: Tailor them with various toppings to suit everyone’s tastes.
- Perfect for Sharing: Ideal for feeding a crowd or as a fun dinner option.
- Kid-Friendly: A hit with kids and adults alike, making mealtime a breeze.
Ingredients Notes For “Cheesy Delight” Pizza Sliders:
- Slider Buns: Use a pack of pre-cut slider buns for convenience.
- Marinara Sauce: Choose your favorite brand or homemade sauce for the base.
- Cheese: Mozzarella cheese is a classic choice, but feel free to mix in some cheddar or Parmesan for extra flavor.
- Toppings: Pepperoni slices are popular, but don’t hesitate to add cooked sausage, mushrooms, bell peppers, or onions.
- Butter and Seasoning: A mix of melted butter, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning brushed on top adds a flavorful finish.
Recipe Steps:
- Preheat Oven and Prep Pan: Start by preheating your oven and lining a baking dish with parchment paper.
- Assemble the Sliders: Slice the slider buns in half, placing the bottom half in the baking dish. Spread a layer of marinara sauce, then add a layer of cheese, pepperoni, and any other toppings you like. Cover with the top half of the buns.
- Add the Topping Mixture: Mix melted butter with garlic powder and Italian seasoning, then brush over the top of the buns. Sprinkle with a bit more cheese and any desired seasonings.
- Bake: Cover the dish with foil and bake until the cheese is melted. Remove the foil and bake for a few more minutes to get the tops lightly browned and crispy.
- Serve: Let the sliders cool for a few minutes before slicing along the bun separations and serving.
Storage Options:
- Refrigerate: Keep any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Reheat: Warm up in the oven or microwave until heated through, restoring the sliders to their melty, comforting glory.
How to Make Delicious Pizza Sliders at Home
Ingredients
For the Sliders:
- Slider buns: 12 – use soft dinner rolls or any small-sized buns, sliced in half horizontally.
- Marinara sauce: 1 cup – for the pizza base flavor.
- Mozzarella cheese: 2 cups, shredded – for cheesy goodness.
- Pepperoni slices: 1 cup – or substitute with your preferred pizza toppings like cooked sausage, mushrooms, bell peppers, etc.
- Italian seasoning: 1 tablespoon – adds a herby pizza flavor.
- Butter: 1/4 cup, melted – for brushing the buns.
- Garlic powder: 1 teaspoon – mixes with the butter for flavor.
Optional Toppings:
- Black olives, sliced
- Onions, thinly sliced
- Green bell peppers, thinly sliced
- Mushrooms, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a baking dish large enough to fit all the slider buns snugly.
- Prepare the Slider Buns:
- Slice the slider buns in half horizontally, keeping the top and bottom halves separate. Place the bottom half of the buns in the prepared baking dish.
- Assemble the Sliders:
- Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce over the bottom half of the buns.
- Sprinkle half of the shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
- Add a layer of pepperoni slices and any other toppings you desire.
- Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese on top of the toppings.
- Place the top half of the slider buns on top.
- Add the Finishing Touches:
- In a small bowl, mix the melted butter with garlic powder and Italian seasoning. Brush this mixture over the top of the slider buns, ensuring all are evenly coated.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil.
- Bake:
- Bake the sliders in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes to slightly crisp the tops of the buns.
- Serve:
- Let the sliders cool for a few minutes before serving. Slice along the bun separations to create individual sliders.
- Serve warm and enjoy the melty, pizza-flavored goodness.
