Description
Supreme sliders bring together bite-sized pizza magic with layers of zesty pepperoni, melted cheese, and tangy marinara. Crisp dinner rolls cradle savory ingredients, promising a quick and delightful meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 12 slider rolls or small buns
- 1/2 cup cooked Italian sausage
- 1/2 cup sliced pepperoni
Cheese and Dairy:
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Vegetables and Seasonings:
- 1/2 cup marinara or pizza sauce
- 1/2 cup diced bell peppers (any color)
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives
- 1/4 cup diced red onions
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350°F, preparing a baking dish for the sliders.
- Carefully split slider rolls horizontally, positioning bottom halves in the prepared dish.
- Generously spread marinara sauce across the roll bottoms, creating an even base layer.
- Construct a flavorful topping landscape by layering mozzarella, pepperoni, sausage, vibrant bell peppers, briny olives, and crisp onions over the sauce.
- Crown the loaded bottom halves with the corresponding slider roll tops.
- Craft a savory butter glaze by whisking melted butter with garlic powder and Italian seasoning, then delicately brush the mixture across the roll surfaces.
- Dust the glazed rolls with a light snowfall of grated Parmesan cheese for added depth.
- Shield the sliders with aluminum foil and bake for 15 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and ingredients to heat through.
- Uncover the dish and return to the oven for an additional 5-7 minutes, achieving golden-brown tops and perfectly melted cheese.
- Serve immediately while hot, presenting these miniature pizza delights to eager guests.
Notes
- Customize toppings by swapping ingredients to match personal taste preferences or dietary needs.
- Vegetarian modification works perfectly by replacing meat with mushrooms, extra vegetables, or plant-based protein alternatives.
- Prepare slider components ahead of time and assemble just before baking to save cooking time during busy evenings.
- Use high-quality marinara sauce and fresh ingredients for enhanced flavor profile and restaurant-style results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 184 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg