Pizza Sliders Mozzarella Pepperoni (Print Version)
Savory sliders filled with mozzarella, pepperoni, and sauce, baked until golden and cheesy.
# Ingredients:
→ Main Components
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12 slider buns or small rolls, split
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1 cup (120 g) shredded mozzarella cheese
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24 slices pepperoni
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3/4 cup (180 ml) pizza sauce or marinara
→ Topping and Finishing
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1/4 cup (55 g) unsalted butter, melted
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
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2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
# Steps:
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Set oven temperature to 350°F (177°C) and allow to fully preheat.
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Arrange the bottom halves of slider buns in a 9x13-inch baking dish, ensuring a snug fit.
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Spread an even layer of pizza sauce over the bottom buns. Distribute pepperoni slices over the sauce, then cover with an even layer of shredded mozzarella.
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Position the top halves of the slider buns over the cheese layer.
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Brush melted butter generously over the tops of the buns. Sprinkle with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and grated Parmesan cheese.
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Cover the baking dish tightly with foil and bake for 15–20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and sliders are heated through.
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Remove the foil and bake an additional 3–5 minutes until the bun tops are golden brown. Serve sliders warm with extra pizza sauce for dipping if desired.
# Notes:
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For crispier bun tops, uncover sliders as soon as cheese is melted and closely monitor during final minutes of baking.