Pepperoni Pizza Sliders {VIDEO}

PIZZA SLIDERS are always the hit of the party! Pull-apart dinner rolls are layered with sauce, mozzarella, and pepperoni topped with a buttery garlic Parmesan crust. It’s hard to go wrong with this one and you can use your favorite pizza toppings if you like!

Looking for other family-friendly pizza recipes? You’ll also love Chicken Bacon Ranch Pizza, Black Bean & Chicken Taco Pizza, BBQ Chicken Pizza Soup, or Homemade Pizza Rolls.

Favorite Pepperoni Pizza Sliders

These Pepperoni Pizza Sliders are always a crowd favorite at our house—especially on game day! They’ve got all the classic pizza flavors we love, packed into warm, cheesy pull-apart rolls.

Why We Love Pizza Sliders

• Mini pizza perfection: All the classic pizza flavors packed into a fun, bite-sized slider.
• Quick and easy: Perfect for busy weeknights or last-minute get-togethers.
• Kid-friendly: A hit with the little ones, and so easy to customize!
• Melty cheese & crispy edges: Who doesn’t love that perfect cheesy, crispy bite?
• Great for a crowd: These sliders are super easy to make in large batches for parties or game day.

What You Need To Make Pizza Sliders

This pizza slider recipe seriously comes together in a flash—especially since you probably already have most of the ingredients on hand. Just grab this simple list, and you’re all set!

• Hawaiian dinner rolls
• Pizza or marinara sauce
• Mozzarella cheese
• Sliced pepperoni
• Butter
• Grated parmesan
• Italian seasoning
• Garlic powder
• Onion powder
• Crushed red pepper

For specific amounts, please refer to the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post.

How To Make The Best Pepperoni Pizza Sliders

Follow these easy steps and you’ll be in gooey, cheesy pizza heaven.

When you are making this recipe, you’ll want to use the full recipe at the bottom of the page.

1. Preheat oven and spray baking dish.
2. Slice rolls in half and place the bottom half in the dish.
3. Spread marinara, then layer with cheese and pepperoni. Top with the other half of the rolls
4. Mix butter, Parmesan, and seasonings. Brush on sliders.
5. Cover with foil and bake until cheese melts. Uncover and bake a few more minutes.
6. Slice, serve warm, and enjoy!

Can I Customize These Pepperoni Pizza Sliders? 

Yes! You can switch up the toppings, cheese, or buns for this recipe to fit your personal preferences. The pepperoni pizza sliders are my personal favorite topping combo, but here are a few other options as well.

• Protein: cooked bacon, sausage, Canadian bacon, chicken
• Cheese: provolone, provel, cheddar, pepper jack, colby
• Bread: dinner rolls, brioche rolls,  mini hoagies
• Veggies: Peppers, broccoli, mushrooms, onions

Best Ways To Serve Pepperoni Pizza Sliders

Whether you’re serving them as a meal or an appetizer, here are some perfect sides to pair with your Pizza Sliders!

As a meal:

• Air fryer sweet potato wedges
• Italian side salad
• Roasted broccoli
• Garlic cheese bread

As an appetizer:

• Veggies and dip
• Buffalo wings
• Buffalo Cheese Fries
• Ranch Oyster Crackers

Just like pizza, these bad boys are amazing leftover, served warm or cold!

Fun Ideas For Serving These Sliders At A Party:

• Slider Bar: Set up a “build-your-own” slider station with toppings like extra cheese, olives, peppers, and different sauces. Let guests customize their own mini pizzas!
• Skewered Sliders: Use toothpicks or mini skewers to serve each slider—perfect for easy grabbing and extra fun!
• Slider Platter: Arrange the sliders in a circular pattern, like a pizza, and serve with marinara dipping sauce in the middle.
• Mini Slider Baskets: Serve the sliders in small, lined baskets for a casual, diner-style vibe.
• Slider Flight: Offer a few different slider varieties (like pepperoni, veggie, or BBQ chicken) and let guests sample a few different flavors.

Customize Pizza Sliders

You can switch up the toppings, cheese, or buns for this recipe to fit your preferences. The pepperoni pizza sliders are my personal favorite topping combo, but here are a few other options as well.

• Protein: cooked bacon, sausage, Canadian bacon, chicken
• Cheese: provolone, provel, cheddar, pepper jack, colby
• Bread: dinner rolls, brioche rolls,  mini hoagies
• Veggies: Peppers, broccoli, mushrooms, onions

Store And Reheat Sliders

Storing:
To keep leftovers fresh, store the sliders in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. If they’re not already assembled, store the buns, cheese, and toppings separately to avoid sogginess.

Reheating:
To reheat, place the sliders on a baking sheet and cover with foil. Heat in a preheated oven at 350°F for about 10-12 minutes, or until warmed through. For a crispier top, remove the foil during the last few minutes of heating.

This way, you’ll enjoy that cheesy, melty goodness all over again!

Tools Used To Make These Pepperoni Pizza Sliders

Silicone Basting Brush

This silicone basting brush is my go-to over a traditional basting bush because the silicone bristles are so much easier to clean, and it spreads sauce and any other liquids with ease!

Bread Knife

A good quality bread knife is a must-have in the kitchen! I’ve had this knife for years and it still works beautifully, saving me from a sore arm any time I need to cut through a dense loaf of bread.

2 Quart Rectangular Baker

I love the functionality and the cute color of this baker. It’s perfect for impressing friends and family with a dish that not only tastes amazing but looks amazing too.

Pizza Sliders are the kind of recipe that brings people together—whether it’s game day, a weeknight dinner, or just a reason to gather and snack. Make a batch, share the love, and don’t expect leftovers!

Pepperoni Pizza Sliders

Yield: 12 sliders
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 27 minutes

Pizza night reimagined! These Pizza Sliders have layers of sauce, mozzarella, and pepperoni on pull-apart rolls with a buttery garlic Parmesan crust. Perfect for parties, dinner, or snacking!

Ingredients

• 12 Hawaiian dinner rolls (don't separate the rolls)
• 3/4 cup pizza or marinara sauce
• 12 slices of mozzarella cheese
• 6 ounce package of sliced pepperoni
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 3 tablespoon grated parmesan
• 1½ tablespoon Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350° F. Lightly spray an 11 x 8-inch pan with cooking spray
2. Using a bread knife cut sheet of rolls through the middle to make them into buns (separating tops from bottoms), being careful to try to keep rolls connected. Place the bottom half of the rolls in a baking dish.
3. Spread the marinara sauce on the bottom layer of buns, layer on 6 slices of the cheese and half the pepperoni. Layer remaining cheese and pepperoni then replace top half of the rolls to close sandwiches.
4. In a small bowl combine butter, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and crushed red pepper. Brush evenly over sliders.
5. Cover dish with aluminum foil and bake for 15 minutes or until cheese is melted. Take foil off and cook an additional two minutes. Remove from the oven. Slice them apart and serve warm.

Notes

STORAGE

Storing: Store leftover sliders in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Reheating: Reheat in the oven at 350°F for 10-12 minutes, covered with foil, for best results.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 12
Serving Size: 1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 352
Total Fat: 24g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 1g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Cholesterol: 60mg
Sodium: 767mg
Carbohydrates: 20g
Fiber: 2g
Sugar: 2g
Protein: 14g

Nutrition information is estimated based on the ingredients and cooking instructions as described in each recipe and is intended to be used for informational purposes only. Please note that nutrition details may vary based on methods of preparation, origin, and freshness of ingredients used.

Originally posted in August 2020. Updates have been made with more information but no changes to the recipes.