Description
Get ready to indulge in a cheesy and delicious treat with Easy Cheesy Pepperoni Pizza Sliders! Perfectly designed for gatherings, these sliders combine everyone’s favorite pizza flavors into bite-sized portions that are sure to please both kids and adults alike. Whether you’re gearing up for game day, planning a fun family dinner, or throwing a kid’s party, these sliders will be a hit at any occasion. With their ooey-gooey cheese, savory pepperoni, and crispy buns, they make for a delightful snack or main dish that brings everyone together.
Ingredients
- 12 slider buns
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup sliced pepperoni
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F.
2. Slice the slider buns in half and arrange the bottom halves in a baking dish.
3. Spread the marinara sauce evenly over the bottom buns.
4. Sprinkle half of the mozzarella cheese over the sauce, layer with sliced pepperoni, and top off with the remaining mozzarella cheese.
5. Sprinkle Italian seasoning generously over the cheese layer.
6. Place the top halves of the sliders back on.
7. In a small bowl, combine olive oil and garlic powder. Brush this mixture over the top of the buns for extra flavor.
8. Finish by adding the grated Parmesan cheese over the tops of the buns.
9. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 15 minutes. Afterward, remove the foil and continue baking for another 10 minutes until the tops are golden and bubbly.
10. Allow the sliders to cool for a few minutes, slice them, and serve warm.
Notes
To ensure perfect sliders, consider adjusting the baking time according to your oven, as ovens can vary. Also, letting the sliders sit for a few minutes after baking allows the cheese to set slightly, making slicing easier.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 25mg