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.
