Cheesy Pizza Party Sliders (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Base

01 - 12 Hawaiian sweet rolls (kept connected)

02 - 6 ounces Italian sausage

03 - 24 pepperoni slices

→ Cheese and Sauce

04 - 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided

05 - 1 cup pizza sauce or marinara sauce, divided, plus extra for serving

06 - 3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese

→ Garlic Butter Topping

07 - 1/4 cup salted butter, melted

08 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

09 - 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning

10 - Dash of crushed red pepper flakes

11 - 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9x13 baking dish with parchment paper or foil and spray with cooking spray. Cook Italian sausage in a skillet until no longer pink, then drain.

02 - Using a serrated knife, slice the entire block of rolls horizontally, keeping them connected. Place the bottom half in the prepared pan.

03 - Spread ½ cup pizza sauce on bottom layer, then add 1 cup mozzarella, pepperoni slices, and cooked sausage. Top with remaining cheese.

04 - Spread remaining ½ cup sauce on cut side of top layer, then place on top of the cheese to create one large sandwich.

05 - Mix melted butter, Parmesan, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Brush over roll tops and sprinkle with parsley.

06 - Cover tightly with foil and bake 15-20 minutes until cheese melts. Uncover and bake 5 more minutes until tops are golden brown. Slice and serve with extra sauce for dipping.

# Notes:

01 - Can customize with additional pizza toppings like olives, peppers, mushrooms, or pineapple

02 - Keep rolls connected while assembling for easier preparation

03 - Perfect for game day or party appetizers

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