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Pizza Sliders on Hawaiian Rolls : Cheesy, Saucy, and Pull-Apart Perfection


  • Author: islamerrick
  • Total Time: ≈ 25‑30 mins
  • Yield: 12 sliders 1x

Description

Soft, sweet Hawaiian‑roll buns layered with pizza sauce, melty cheese and pepperoni (or your favourite toppings), brushed with garlic‑butter and baked to pull‑apart perfection.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 package (12‑count) Hawaiian sweet rolls (kept connected as a slab)
  • ¾ to 1 cup pizza or marinara sauce
  •  cups shredded mozzarella cheese (divided)
  • ≈ 30–40 slices pepperoni (or other pizza topping)
  • ½ stick (≈ ¼ cup / 57 g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tsp dried Italian seasoning (or oregano)
  • ½ tsp garlic powder (or 1 clove fresh garlic, minced)
  • Salt & pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Pre‑heat the oven to 375 °F (≈ 190 °C). Lightly spray a 9×13‑inch baking dish (or similar) with non‑stick cooking spray. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
  2. Keeping the buns connected, use a large serrated knife to slice the roll slab horizontally so you have a bottom layer and a top layer of buns. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
  3. Place the bottom half in the prepared baking dish, cut side up.
  4. Spread the pizza (or marinara) sauce evenly over the bottom layer of rolls. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
  5. Sprinkle half of the shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
  6. Arrange the pepperoni slices (or your chosen toppings) evenly over the cheese.
  7. Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese over the pepperoni layer.
  8. Place the top half of the rolls back over the layered bottom half.
  9. In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, grated Parmesan, garlic powder (or minced garlic), Italian seasoning, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Whisk to combine. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
  10. Brush the butter‑cheese mixture evenly over the tops of the rolls (and allow some to drizzle into the crevices). :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
  11. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for about 12‑15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the rolls are heated through. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
  12. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 3‑5 minutes (or until the tops are lightly golden and the butter mixture has soaked in). :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
  13. Remove from oven, let rest for 2‑3 minutes to set slightly, then cut between each roll to separate into individual sliders and serve warm.
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 15‑20 mins
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baked slab sliders

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slider
  • Sugar: ≈ 3‑5 g†
  • Fat: ≈ 9‑12 g†
  • Saturated Fat: ≈ 4‑6 g†
  • Unsaturated Fat: ≈ 3‑5 g†
  • Trans Fat: ≈ 0 g
  • Fiber: ≈ 1 g