Cheesy Pizza Sliders (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Base
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12 Hawaiian rolls, connected together
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24 slices pepperoni
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6 oz of cooked Italian sausage
→ Cheese and Sauce
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1 cup pizza or marinara sauce, split in half, with some extra for dipping later
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2 cups shredded mozzarella (use half first, keep the rest for layering)
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3 tbsp fresh-grated Parmesan cheese
→ 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 tbsp finely chopped parsley
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1/2 tsp dried Italian seasoning
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A tiny pinch of crushed chili flakes
# Instructions:
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Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 9x13 baking pan with foil or parchment and give it a quick spray of cooking oil. Cook the sausage in a skillet until browned, then drain off any excess grease.
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Using a serrated knife, cut the rolls horizontally through the center while keeping them connected. Move the bottom section to your prepared pan.
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Spread 1/2 cup of sauce evenly over the bottom half of the rolls. Add 1 cup of mozzarella, spread out the cooked sausage and pepperoni evenly, and sprinkle on the remaining mozzarella cheese.
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Spread the other 1/2 cup of sauce generously on the inside of the roll tops. Place the tops back on for a complete sandwich.
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Stir together the melted butter, garlic powder, Parmesan, Italian herbs, and chili flakes. Brush this mixture all over the tops of the rolls, then sprinkle parsley on top.
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Cover the pan with foil and bake for about 15–20 minutes, just until the cheese is melted. Remove the foil and bake 5 more minutes to crisp up the tops. Cut apart into sliders and serve warm with extra dipping sauce.
# Notes:
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Throw in extras like pineapple, bell peppers, mushrooms, or olives to mix things up.
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Build the sliders without separating the rolls beforehand to make it quicker.
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These work great as a party snack or game day treat.