Hawaiian Roll Pizza Sliders
These Hawaiian Roll Pizza Sliders layer pepperoni, provolone, mozzarella, and just enough pizza sauce on soft rolls, then finish with seasoned garlic butter for an easy dinner or party snack.
Servings: 12 sliders
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 (12-ounce) package Hawaiian sweet rolls 12 rolls
- ¼ cup pizza sauce + more for dipping
- 3-4 ounces sliced pepperoni enough for a single layer
- 4 ounces sliced provolone cheese about 6 standard slices
- 4 ounces sliced low-moisture mozzarella cheese about 6 standard slices
- ¼ cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt omit if butter is salted
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Arrange a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350°F. Line a 7x11-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving enough overhang to lift the sliders out after baking.
- Without separating the rolls, use a large serrated knife to cut them in half horizontally, creating a top and bottom layer.
- Place the bottom half of the rolls in the prepared pan. Spread with a thin layer of pizza sauce. Layer with provolone, pepperoni, and mozzarella, then replace the top half of the rolls.
- In a glass measuring cup or heat-safe bowl, microwave the butter until melted, about 30-60 seconds. Add the garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and salt, and whisk to combine.
- Slowly drizzle the butter mixture over the rolls. Use a spatula or pastry brush to gently spread it evenly over the tops.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Uncover, sprinkle evenly with Parmesan, and bake for another 3-5 minutes, or until the tops are lightly golden.
- Let rest for 3-5 minutes. Lift the sliders from the pan using the parchment paper, cut into individual sliders with a sharp knife, and serve warm with additional pizza sauce for dipping.
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Notes
Rolls: I love the sweet-and-savory contrast of original Hawaiian rolls, but savory butter rolls or any package of 12 similar slider rolls will work.
Cheese: Use sliced or shredded low-moisture mozzarella, not fresh mozzarella, which can make the sliders soggy. If using very thin deli slices, overlap or add an extra layer so the rolls are fully covered.
Toppings: Omit the pepperoni for cheese sliders or swap in cooked Italian sausage, salami, or vegetables. Sauté fresh peppers, onions, and mushrooms first, and drain/blot wet toppings such as olives, banana peppers, or roasted red peppers.
Pan Size: A 7x11-inch pan fits a standard package of 12 Hawaiian rolls perfectly. A 9x13-inch pan also works; the rolls simply won't fill the pan. For a 9x9-inch pan, cut the slab of rolls into sections and rearrange them to fit.
Nutrition
Calories: 131kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 296mg | Potassium: 63mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 304IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 161mg | Iron: 0.3mg
