Description
Supreme pizza sliders blend classic Italian flavors with mini sandwich charm. Small bites packed with pepperoni, melted cheese, and zesty marinara make gathering delicious for hungry guests.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Pizza Ingredients:
- 4 ounces (113 grams) sliced pepperoni
- 2 cups (226 grams) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) marinara sauce
- 14 ounces (397 grams) jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1/2 cup (50 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon cracked red pepper flakes
- 1 clove garlic, minced
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 package (12 count) sweet Hawaiian rolls
- 1 small green bell pepper, seeded and diced very small
- 2.25 ounce (64 grams) can sliced black olives, drained
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons (10 milliliters) apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons (28 grams) unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray for optimal slider preparation.
- Craft a zesty marinade by whisking Parmesan, olive oil, vinegar, butter, garlic, oregano, and red pepper flakes until well combined.
- Utilize a serrated knife to horizontally slice the entire roll package, maintaining the connected structure as one large slab.
- Position the bottom roll layer in the prepared baking dish with cut side facing upward, then generously spread half of the marinara sauce.
- Create a robust topping layer by sprinkling mozzarella cheese, then strategically arranging artichoke hearts, bell peppers, pepperoni, and olives, finishing with remaining cheese.
- Evenly distribute the remaining marinara sauce across the top roll slab before carefully positioning it over the loaded bottom layer.
- Methodically drizzle the prepared oil and butter mixture over the entire slider ensemble, allowing five minutes for absorption.
- Shield the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 18-20 minutes, ensuring even heat distribution.
- Remove foil and return to oven for an additional 5 minutes, allowing rolls to achieve a golden, crispy exterior.
- Allow sliders to rest briefly, then slice into individual servings and present immediately for maximum flavor and texture.
Notes
- Customize toppings by swapping pepperoni with grilled chicken, salami, or keeping it vegetarian with extra vegetables.
- Prep ahead by assembling sliders up to 24 hours in advance, storing covered in refrigerator before baking.
- Use Hawaiian rolls for sweeter profile or whole wheat rolls for healthier alternative.
- Pat artichoke hearts and olives dry to prevent excess moisture from making rolls soggy during baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg