Description
Supreme pizza sliders combine classic Italian-American flavors in miniature form. Small sandwiches pack robust marinara, melted cheese, and savory pepperoni between golden dinner rolls you’ll devour with pure delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein and Cheese:
- 12 slices beef pepperoni or chicken salami
- 1 1/2 cups (340 grams) shredded mozzarella cheese
Vegetables and Toppings:
- 1/2 cup (75 grams) sliced black olives
- 1/2 cup (75 grams) diced green bell peppers
- 1/2 cup (75 grams) sliced mushrooms
- 1/4 cup (40 grams) red onion, thinly sliced
Base and Seasoning:
- 12 slider buns
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) pizza sauce
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Optional: Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Arrange oven rack to middle position and heat to 350F (175C), creating an ideal environment for melting cheese and toasting buns.
- Carefully slice slider buns horizontally, maintaining the bottom layer’s structural integrity, and position the base on a prepared baking sheet.
- Distribute pizza sauce evenly across the bottom bun surface, ensuring complete and uniform coverage.
- Create a flavorful foundation by layering half the mozzarella cheese, then strategically arrange black olives, bell peppers, mushrooms, red onion, and pepperoni or salami slices.
- Generously sprinkle remaining mozzarella cheese over the layered ingredients, then gently place the top bun halves to complete the slider assemblage.
- Craft a savory butter mixture by combining melted butter with Italian seasoning and garlic powder, then meticulously brush over the bun tops for enhanced flavor and golden coloration.
- Shield sliders with aluminum foil and bake for 10 minutes, then uncover and continue baking 5-7 minutes until cheese becomes fully molten and bun surfaces transform to a rich golden brown.
- Extract from oven, optionally garnish with fresh basil leaves, and serve immediately while warm and aromatic.
Notes
- Choose high-quality slider buns for a softer, more flavorful base that enhances the overall texture of the dish.
- Customize toppings by substituting meat with plant-based pepperoni or grilled vegetables for a vegetarian version that doesn’t compromise on taste.
- Drain vegetables like mushrooms and bell peppers thoroughly to prevent excess moisture from making the sliders soggy during baking.
- Experiment with different cheese combinations like adding parmesan or provolone for a more complex and richer flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 228 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 490 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg