This Pizza Sliders recipe is made with soft dinner rolls, pizza sauce, melty mozzarella cheese, and pepperoni slices! They’re quick to whip up and make the perfect appetizer or easy weeknight dinner.

You might also like my Ham and Cheese Sliders, Hawaiian Ham and Pineapple Sliders, and Chicken Pizziola Sliders on Garlic Herb Biscuits.

These easy Pizza Sliders are a great option, whether you need something delicious for a crowd at your next party or game day, or just a fun twist on your Friday pizza night.

Pizza sliders combine the delicious flavors of traditional pizza with the convenience of a sandwich.

We love these because it’s easy for the kids to get involved in the prep! Their small size also makes them perfect for little hands to grab on the go.

They are also perfect party food—easy to make in bulk, deliciously appetizing, and just the right size for game day or movie night.

Pizza Sliders Ingredients:

• Dinner Rolls: these provide the soft, slightly sweet base for our sliders. Hawaiian rolls, especially brands like King’s Hawaiian, have a unique sweetness that pairs well with the savory toppings. If you don’t have these, any soft rolls or buns will do.
• Pepperoni: this adds the classic pepperoni pizza flavor to the sliders. If pepperoni isn’t your favorite, you could use crumbled Italian sausage, sautéed peppers, or any of your favorite pizza toppings.
• Pizza Sauce: this adds moisture and the familiar tangy-sweet flavor profile of classic pizzas. Homemade pizza sauce or your local pizza place’s sauce works wonders. In a pinch? Tomato sauce with some Italian seasoning can substitute.
• Mozzarella Cheese: to provide that classic gooey, stringy texture everyone loves on their pizza.
• Parmesan Cheese adds a sharp, salty kick and aids in achieving a golden-brown crust on top of the sliders. Grated pecorino Romano can be an alternative.
• Butter: to make garlic butter to give the tops of the rolls a delicious garlic butter flavor and help them get crispy in the oven.
• Seasoning: use dried parsley, dried oregano, and garlic powder to bring classic Italian flavors to these pizza sliders in a mix with Parmesan and butter.

How to Make Cheesy Pepperoni Pizza Sliders

This recipe is quick and easy to make! Full instructions are included in the recipe card below.

1. Slice rolls: Slice the rolls in half so the tops and bottoms are separated.
2. Put in dish and add fillings: Place the bottom part of the rolls in the baking dish and top with half of the cheese, then add half the pepperoni.

3. Add sauce and cheese: Spread the sauce and place the remaining cheese slices on top of the sauce.
4. Add pepperoni and cheese: Top with the remaining pepperoni and sprinkle with 3 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese.

5. Add top buns and herb butter: Put top buns on top, then brush the melted butter and herb mix on top.
6. Cover and bake: Bake until the tops are slightly toasted, and serve.

How do I store Easy Pepperoni Pizza Sliders?

Leftover pepperoni pizza sliders should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

To maintain that fresh-out-of-the-oven taste, reheat your sliders in the oven at 350°F for about 5 minutes, or until warmed through. Alternatively, you can use a microwave, but the rolls might not retain their crispy texture.

Can I freeze Pepperoni Pizza Sliders?

You can make the pizza sliders ahead of time and freeze them, but I’d recommend freezing them before baking them.

To freeze, place sliders in a single layer on a baking sheet and freeze until solid. Transfer to a zip-top bag or an airtight container and store in the freezer for up to 2 months. When you’re ready to enjoy, thaw in the refrigerator and then reheat as directed above.

Tips and Notes

• Make them ahead of time. Assemble the sliders ahead of time, but it’s best to pour the butter mixture over the top just before baking to avoid sogginess.
• Avoid soggy rolls. Layering the cheese first before the pizza sauce can act as a barrier, preventing the sauce from making the bottom bun too wet.

Easy Slider Variations

• Try other cheeses. If desired, provolone cheese or cheddar cheese can also be used.
• Use other fillings. Use your favorite pizza toppings as fillings for these rolls. Try shredded chicken, ham, spicy beef, sliced peppers, pieces of pineapple, or another classic topping.
• Gluten Free. Swap out the regular rolls for gluten-free rolls to make this dish suitable for those with gluten sensitivities.

Serving Suggestions

While these sliders are a hit on their own, you can serve them with dips, sides, or other appetizers for a spread everyone will remember!

Try my Spicy Mayo, a bowl of marinara sauce, or even some pepperoni pizza dip to enhance every bite.

My Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks, Maple Glazed Drumsticks, Air Fryer Ravioli, Bacon Wrapped Smokies, and this Pizza Toast recipe would go well together if you’re planning an appetizers-for-dinner night!

More Easy Appetizer Recipes to Try

Appetizers

Baked Brie Bites

Breakfast

Mini Quiche recipe

Dinner

Cheese Quesadilla recipe — easy & flavorful!

Spring/Summer

Corn Salsa

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Pizza Sliders

Pizza Sliders are made with soft dinner rolls, pizza sauce, melty mozzarella cheese, and pepperoni slices! They're quick to whip up and make the perfect appetizer or easy weeknight dinner.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes minutes

Total Time 25 minutes minutes

Servings 12 sliders

Calories 133cal

Author Ashley Fehr

Ingredients

• 1 pack dinner rolls or Hawaiian rolls (ideally 12 rolls all stuck together)
• 175 grams sliced pepperoni (about 6 ounces)
• ½ cup pizza sauce
• 8-12 slices Mozarella cheese slices
• 4 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese (divided)
• ¼ cup melted butter
• ½ teaspoon dried parsley
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ¼ teaspoon dried oregano

US Customary – Metric

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 350 F degrees, and lightly grease a 9×13″ baking dish.
• Without pulling the rolls apart, slice them in half (see photos or video for visuals) so that the tops and bottoms are separated.
• Place the bottom part of the rolls in the baking dish and top with half of the cheese, then add half the pepperoni. Spread the sauce and place the remaining cheese slices on top of the sauce. Top with the remaining pepperoni and sprinkle with 3 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese. Top with top buns.
• Combine melted butter, 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic powder, and oregano and pour over rolls, using a pastry brush to brush evenly over the top.
• Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 15 minutes until the cheese is melted. Uncover and bake for 5–10 minutes, or until the tops are slightly toasted.
• Serve.

Video

Notes

Ingredients and Substitutions:

• Most of these ingredients can be adapted to your tastes: you can use whole wheat buns instead of white or Hawaiian, you can swap the cheese for your favorite kind, or you can use turkey pepperoni. Feel free to experiment!
• Add veggies: you can add loads of vegetables here! Just be sure to cook firm veggies first. Sauteed mushrooms or peppers would be great, or a layer of fresh spinach. You can even add a layer of olives or hot pickled peppers top of the pepperoni.

Storage

• Store: Leftover pepperoni pizza sliders should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To maintain that fresh-out-of-the-oven taste, reheat your sliders in the oven at 350°F for about 5 minutes, or until warmed through. Alternatively, you can use a microwave, but the rolls might not retain their crispy texture.
• Freeze: You can make the pizza sliders ahead of time and freeze them, but I’d recommend freezing them before baking them. To freeze, place sliders in a single layer on a baking sheet and freeze until solid. Transfer to a zip-top bag or an airtight container and store in the freezer for up to 2 months. When you’re ready to enjoy, thaw in the refrigerator and then reheat as directed above.

Nutrition

Calories: 133cal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 533mg | Potassium: 137mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 299IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 91mg | Iron: 1mg

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These Ham and Cheese Sliders make the perfect 25-minute appetizer or light dinner! Dinner rolls are layered with salty ham and Swiss cheese then topped with honey mustard and butter herb sauce.

Love these cheesy sliders? Try my Pizza Sliders recipe next!

I have a couple of requirements for appetizer recipes:

1. They have to taste good. (Win for everyone!)
2. They must be easy to make. (Win for me!)

These ham and cheese sliders definitely fit the bill so they make the perfect addition to holiday parties or game day get-togethers. They also work as a quick and easy, kid-friendly dinner!

These sliders take a quick 5 minutes to prep, are made up of just 8 simple ingredients, and taste so good! Sweet, buttery rolls, salty ham, melty, gooey cheese, flavorful herbs, and honey mustard. I mean, it doesn’t get better than that!

Love that ham and cheese combo? Check out my cheesy scalloped potatoes with ham or my puff pastry ham and cheese quiche!

Ingredients for ham and cheese sliders:

• Rolls: you can use regular dinner rolls or Hawaiian rolls.
• Ham: you’ll need about ¾ pound of sliced ham. You can buy it pre-sliced at the grocery store or slice your own.
• Cheese: I like to use Swiss cheese because I love the tangy flavor with the salty ham. However, any type of melty cheese will work.
• Melted Butter, Honey Mustard, Dried Parsley, Garlic Powder, and Onion Powder: makes up an ultra flavorful, savory, and slightly sweet sauce for the rolls.

How to make

1. Slice the rolls: Without pulling the rolls apart, slice them in half so the top is separated from the bottom. Place the bottom rolls in a greased 9×13″ baking dish.
2. Assemble the sandwiches: Top the rolls with half of the ham, then layer on the cheese. Finish with the rest of the ham, then add on the top buns.
3. Add the sauce: Mix together melted butter, honey mustard, parsley, garlic powder, and onion powder, then drizzle the mixture over the assembled rolls.
4. Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 15 minutes at 350ºF. Uncover at bake for another 5-10 minutes then serve and enjoy!

Ham and cheese sliders FAQs

Variations

• Swap the meat. You can swap the ham out for another variety of ham like honey ham or smoked ham or you can use sliced turkey or chicken. Make sure that any meat you use is cooked first!
• Spice it up. Give the sandwiches a kick of heat by swapping the honey mustard out for dijon mustard, or adding a pinch of cayenne to the butter sauce.
• Try different sliders. Looking for another slider variation? Check out my Hawaiian ham and pineapple sliders or my chicken pizziola sliders on garlic herb biscuits.

Serving suggestions

These ham and cheese sliders are definitely best served hot and right away! You can serve them at a party with a spread of other appetizers or you can serve them as an entree with any of these side dishes:

Spring/Summer

Easy Potato Salad Recipe

Side Dishes

Easy Broccoli Salad

Air Fryer

Air Fryer Potato Wedges

Side Dishes

Roasted Vegetables

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Ham and Cheese Sliders

These Ham and Cheese Sliders make the perfect 25-minute appetizer or light dinner! Sweet Hawaiian rolls are layered with salty ham and Swiss cheese then topped with honey mustard and butter herb sauce.

Course Appetizer, Main Course

Cuisine American, canadian

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes minutes

Total Time 25 minutes minutes

Servings 12 sliders

Calories 253cal

Author Ashley Fehr

Ingredients

• 1 pack dinner rolls or Hawaiian rolls (ideally 12 rolls all stuck together)
• 300 grams sliced ham (about ¾ pound)
• 160 grams Swiss cheese slices (about ⅓ pound)
• ¼ cup melted butter
• 1 tablespoon honey mustard
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• ⅛ teaspoon onion powder

US Customary – Metric

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and lightly grease a 9×13" baking dish.
• Without pulling the rolls apart, slice in half (see photos or video for visual), so that the tops and bottoms are separated.
• Place the bottom part of the rolls in the baking dish and top with half of the ham. Place the cheese slices on top of the ham, and finish with remaining ham. Top with top buns.
• Combine melted butter, honey mustard, parsley, garlic powder and onion powder and pour over rolls, using a pastry brush to brush evenly over the top.
• Cover with foil and bake for 15 minutes until cheese is melted. Uncover and bake for 5-10 minutes until tops are slightly toasted.
• Serve.

Notes

To prep ahead of time:

They sure can! You can assemble the sandwiches up to a day in advance and store them covered in the fridge. I recommend waiting to add the sauce until right before you’re ready to bake them so the buns don’t get soggy.

Storage:

Baked leftover sliders will last in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days. To reheat, cover and bake at 350ºF until heated through.

To freeze:

You can freeze the sliders, but I recommend doing so before baking. To freeze the sliders, assemble the sandwiches as instructed without adding the sauce. Cover with plastic wrap or foil and place into a freezer bag. Store in the freezer for up to 2 months. When you’re ready to bake, thaw in the fridge and bake as directed.

Nutrition

Calories: 253cal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 38mg | Sodium: 556mg | Potassium: 127mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 229IU | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 188mg | Iron: 2mg

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I am a big fan of ham and pineapple (Ham and Pineapple Skewers anyone?). Actually I’m just a really big fan of pineapple on everything, any way I can get it: in Pineapple Crisp, Pineapple Squares, Pineapple Brown Sugar Barbecue Sauce, pineapple allthethings.

Am I alone??

I came up this idea as I was laying in bed trying to fall asleep (it seems all my good ideas come when I’m supposed to be shutting off my brain but just can’t). Because I have seen so many of these sliders around the web and I’ve been itching to come up with my own!

I scribbled the idea down, went out and bought the ingredients, and as I was writing this post I did a quick search. Turns out I am not the first person to think of this, but I am sharing them just because I want to, and because stretchy cheese.

When I went to the store to pick up my groceries for the week, I was looking for some rolls that I could use for these. I was so excited when I found some Hawaiian rolls!

I have been meaning to make my own forever but had never gotten around to it. They seem to be something easily found in the United States, but definitely not here in Canada. So if you can’t seem to find the Hawaiian rolls, regular dinner rolls will do just fine! But if you do fine, they’re totally worth it. That extra sweetness goes so well with the ham and pineapple!

These sliders would be perfect for a potluck or summer barbecue, but they are also great for game day, Superbowl, movie night or a birthday party. Or just any day, because I know any time it’s finger food for dinner here the kids are beyond excited!

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Hawaiian Ham and Pineapple Sliders + RECIPE VIDEO

These Hawaiian Ham and Pineapple Sliders are an easy appetizer, lunch or dinner with just a few ingredients. Perfect for a potluck barbecue, game day or a fun weeknight meal! Includes step by step recipe video. www.thereciperebel.com

Course Appetizer, Main Course

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes minutes

Total Time 25 minutes minutes

Servings 12 sliders

Calories 188cal

Author Ashley Fehr

Ingredients

• 1 425 package Hawaiian rolls 1 dozen rolls
• 6 large slices 120g mozzarella cheese
• 6-8 large slices 150g honey ham
• 8-10 pineapple rings about one 540ml can, drained
• 3 tablespooons butter or margarine melted
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Slice rolls in half (separating top and bottom), while leaving all the rolls connected (check the video if you’re unsure what I mean!). Place bottom half of rolls in an 8×11″ baking dish.
• Top with ham slices, pineapple rings (I cut mine in half so they would fit more easily), cheese slices, and top with top half of rolls.
• Combine melted butter, garlic and parsley and pour over rolls evenly, brushing to coat the tops as needed.
• Bake for 15 minutes or until tops are golden brown and cheese is melted. Slice and serve warm.

Video

Nutrition

Calories: 188cal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 8g | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g

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