Cheesy Pizza Sliders (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Base
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6 ounces of cooked Italian sausage
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24 slices of pepperoni
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12 connected sweet Hawaiian rolls
→ Cheese and Sauce
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3 tablespoons of Parmesan, freshly grated
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2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, split in half
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1 cup pizza or marinara sauce, split in half, with extra on the side
→ Garlic Butter Topping
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1/4 cup of melted salted butter
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1 tablespoon of finely chopped parsley
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/2 teaspoon Italian herb mix
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A pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
# Instructions:
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Set your oven to 350°F and let it heat up. Put foil or parchment paper in a 9x13 pan and spritz with cooking spray. Brown the sausage in a skillet, breaking it up, and then drain any fat.
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Grab a serrated knife and slice the connected rolls across the middle into two halves. Lay the bottom half in your prepared dish.
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Take ½ cup of sauce and spread it on the bottom layer. Pile on 1 cup of mozzarella, the cooked sausage, and those pepperoni slices. Sprinkle the second cup of mozzarella on top.
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Smear the rest of the pizza sauce on the cut side of the top layer. Place that piece over your cheesy bottom layer to finish building the big sandwich.
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Combine the buttery mix: stir together the melted butter, Parmesan, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Brush it over the top and sprinkle on the parsley.
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Wrap everything nice and tight with foil. Bake for 15-20 minutes so the cheese gets gooey. Take off the foil and let it bake another 5 minutes until the tops are toasty. Slice and dunk in extra sauce if you'd like.
# Notes:
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You can throw in extra toppings like olives, bell peppers, mushrooms, or bits of pineapple.
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Keep all the rolls stuck together as you're putting this together—makes it super simple.
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Great choice for parties or big sports-watching days.