Name: Pepperoni Pizza Sliders Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 12 slider buns; 1 cup marinara sauce; 6 oz pepperoni slices; 8 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded; ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese; ¼ cup butter, melted; ½ teaspoon garlic powder; ½ teaspoon dried basil; ½ teaspoon dried oregano

JTR

There’s something undeniably cozy about the combination of gooey cheese, savory pepperoni, and soft slider buns, all baked to perfection.

That’s why these Pepperoni Pizza Sliders are my go-to recipe for game day or the Super Bowl!

They’re not just easy to whip up; they’re the ultimate appetizer that everyone grabs seconds (and thirds) of.

The best part? They bring all the flavors of pizza into a fun, shareable form that’s perfect for feeding a crowd. Let’s get started and make your next gathering a hit!

A Pepperoni Pizza Slider with a soft, golden bun topped with herbs and sesame seeds, filled with melted cheese and pepperoni slices. The cheese is slightly oozing out, and the background contains additional sliders with a blurred effect.

Servings, Preparation and Cooking Time

Yield: Serves 12 sliders
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes

Pepperoni Pizza Sliders Ingredients

12 slider buns
1 cup marinara sauce
6 oz pepperoni slices
8 oz mozzarella cheese, shredded
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
¼ cup butter, melted
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon dried oregano

A Pepperoni Pizza Slider with a glossy, golden top sprinkled with sesame seeds and finely chopped herbs. The filling consists of pepperoni slices and melted cheese slightly spilling out. Additional sliders and parsley leaves are blurred in the background.

How to Make Pepperoni Pizza Sliders

Preheat the oven.
Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and allow it to warm while you prepare the sliders.

Prepare the buns.
Slice the slider buns horizontally without separating them completely. Place the bottom halves in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.

Spread the sauce.
Evenly spread the pizza or pasta sauce over the bottom halves of the buns. Don’t skimp; this is where the flavor starts!

Layer the toppings.
Arrange the pepperoni slices on top of the sauce, overlapping slightly to ensure every bite has some pepperoni.

Add the cheese.
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella evenly over the pepperoni.

Top with the bun lids.
Place the top halves of the buns over the cheese layer.

Make the butter topping.
In a small bowl, mix the melted butter with garlic powder, dried basil, grated Parmesan, and dried oregano. Brush this mixture generously over the tops of the buns.

Bake.
Cover the dish with foil and bake for 10 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for another 5 minutes or until the tops are golden and the cheese is melted.

Serve warm.
Let the sliders cool slightly, then cut them apart and serve immediately.

A batch of Pepperoni Pizza Sliders arranged on a white marble board. The sliders have golden buns brushed with butter and herbs, with pepperoni slices and melted cheese visible between the layers. A few basil leaves are scattered around the sliders.

Tips and Notes

Customizations: Swap pepperoni for other pizza toppings like cooked sausage, veggies, or ham.
Cheese options: For a flavor twist, try a mix of provolone and mozzarella or add a sprinkle of crushed red pepper for spice.
Serving suggestion: Pair these sliders with Asian Chicken Wings or Mozzarella sticks.

There you have it—Pepperoni Pizza Sliders that are guaranteed to be the star of any gathering.

The buttery, herby topping paired with classic pizza flavors makes them irresistible. Try them for your next game day or as a fun dinner idea!

12 sliders

Pepperoni Pizza Sliders Recipe

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Make your next game day or Super Bowl party a hit with Pepperoni Pizza Sliders! Packed with classic pizza flavors, these cheesy sliders are baked with a buttery, herby topping for extra indulgence. Easy to prepare and impossible to resist, they’re the ultimate appetizer for feeding a hungry crowd.

Ingredients

12 slider buns
1 cup marinara sauce
6 oz pepperoni slices
8 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
¼ cup butter, melted
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon dried oregano

Instructions

Preheat the oven.Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and allow it to warm while you prepare the sliders.
Prepare the buns.Slice the slider buns horizontally without separating them completely. Place the bottom halves in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
Spread the sauce.Evenly spread the pizza or pasta sauce over the bottom halves of the buns. Don’t skimp; this is where the flavor starts!
Layer the toppings.Arrange the pepperoni slices on top of the sauce, overlapping slightly to ensure every bite has some pepperoni.
Add the cheese.Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella evenly over the pepperoni.
Top with the bun lids.Place the top halves of the buns over the cheese layer.
Make the butter topping.In a small bowl, mix the melted butter with garlic powder, dried basil, grated Parmesan, and dried oregano. Brush this mixture generously over the tops of the buns.
Bake.Cover the dish with foil and bake for 10 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for another 5 minutes or until the tops are golden and the cheese is melted.
Serve warm.Let the sliders cool slightly, then cut them apart and serve immediately.

Notes

Customizations: Swap pepperoni for other pizza toppings like cooked sausage, veggies, or ham.
Cheese options: For a flavor twist, try a mix of provolone and mozzarella or add a sprinkle of crushed red pepper for spice.
Serving suggestion: Pair these sliders with Asian Chicken Wings or Mozzarella sticks.

Nutrition Information

Yield

Serving Size

1
Amount Per Serving Calories 271Total Fat 17gSaturated Fat 8gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 7gCholesterol 43mgSodium 682mgCarbohydrates 17gFiber 2gSugar 3gProtein 12g