These cheesy mini pizza sliders are a fun and easy way to enjoy all the flavors of pizza in a bite-sized package! Perfect for parties, game days, or a quick family dinner, these sliders are packed with gooey cheese, savory pepperoni, and flavorful sauce, all sandwiched between soft slider buns.
Ingredients
- Slider Buns: 12 mini slider buns
- Pepperoni: 1 cup (sliced)
- Mozzarella Cheese: 2 cups (shredded)
- Pizza Sauce: 1 cup
- Olive Oil: 2 tablespoons
- Garlic Powder: 1 teaspoon
- Italian Seasoning: 1 teaspoon
- Parmesan Cheese: ¼ cup (grated, optional)
- Fresh Basil: for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the Buns: Slice the slider buns in half horizontally and place the bottom halves in a baking dish.
- Layer the Ingredients:
- Spread a thin layer of pizza sauce on the bottom half of the buns.
- Add a layer of shredded mozzarella cheese, followed by the pepperoni slices.
- Top with more mozzarella cheese.
- Top with Buns: Place the top halves of the slider buns over the cheese and pepperoni layers.
- Season the Sliders:
- In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
- Brush this mixture over the top of the slider buns.
- Bake: Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 15 minutes. Then, remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the tops are golden brown.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes. If desired, sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil before serving. Slice into individual sliders and enjoy!
These cheesy mini pizza sliders are sure to be a hit with both kids and adults!