Cheesy Party Sliders (Print Version)
Soft rolls packed with pizza fillings and buttery garlic topping. Shareable and crowd-pleasing!
# Ingredients:
→ Base
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6 oz Italian sausage
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24 slices of pepperoni
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12 connected Hawaiian rolls
→ Cheese and Sauce
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1 cup marinara or pizza sauce, split into two portions, plus extra for dipping
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2 cups shredded mozzarella (add half first, save the rest)
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3 tbsp Parmesan cheese, grated fresh
→ Garlic Butter Topping
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1/4 cup melted salted butter
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1/2 tsp powdered garlic
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1/2 tsp Italian herbs
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A pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
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1 tbsp finely chopped parsley, fresh
# Instructions:
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Turn on the oven to 350°F. Cover a 9x13 pan with foil or parchment and spray with a little cooking spray. Cook the sausage in a pan until fully browned, then drain.
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Slice horizontally through the middle of the rolls with a serrated blade, keeping the rolls together. Place the bottom layer into the baking dish.
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Spread 1/2 cup sauce evenly over the bottom rolls. Sprinkle 1 cup of mozzarella cheese and lay out the pepperoni slices and sausage. Finish with the rest of the mozzarella.
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Spread the second 1/2 cup of sauce on the inside of the top rolls, then place it back on top of the cheese and meat to form the sandwich.
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Combine the melted butter with the Parmesan, garlic powder, Italian herbs, and red pepper flakes. Brush all over the top of the rolls, then sprinkle with parsley.
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Cover the pan with foil and bake for 15–20 minutes, just until the cheese is fully melted. Take the foil off and bake 5 more minutes to get crispy tops. Slice and serve hot with extra sauce for dipping.
# Notes:
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Switch it up by tossing in extra toppings like mushrooms, olives, pineapple, or peppers.
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Keep the rolls attached while building them to save time.
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Great choice for appetizers at a party or game night.