Cheesy Pizza Sliders (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Base
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12 Hawaiian rolls, still attached
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24 pepperoni slices
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6 oz of cooked Italian sausage
→ Cheese and Sauce
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1 cup pizza or marinara sauce, divided, plus a little more for dipping
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2 cups shredded mozzarella (use one half first, hold on to the rest for later)
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3 tbsp fresh Parmesan, grated
→ Garlic Butter Topping
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1/4 cup salted butter, melted
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1/2 tsp garlic powder
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1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
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1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
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A dash of crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
# Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line up a 9x13 baking pan with parchment or foil, then spritz it lightly with spray oil. Brown the sausage in a skillet, drain any grease, and set aside.
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Using a serrated knife, cut through the middle of the rolls horizontally, but don’t separate them. Place the bottom half into the prepared pan.
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Spread half of the sauce evenly on the bottom rolls. Sprinkle one cup of mozzarella over the sauce. Add the sausage and pepperoni slices, then cover with the rest of the mozzarella.
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Coat the insides of the top half of the rolls with the second half of the sauce. Place it back over the cheese and meat layer to complete the sandwich.
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Stir together the melted butter, garlic powder, Italian herbs, Parmesan, and red pepper flakes. Brush this mixture across the top of the rolls, then sprinkle with the parsley.
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Cover the dish with foil and bake for 15–20 minutes, just until the cheese melts completely. Then remove the foil and bake for 5 more minutes to brown the tops a bit. Cut into pieces and serve warm with extra sauce for dipping.
# Notes:
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Try adding extras like mushrooms, peppers, olives, or even pineapple for some variety.
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Leave the rolls connected to save time assembling everything.
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Perfect for serving as snacks at a party or while watching the game.