Description
Mouthwatering pizza supreme sliders bring Italian-inspired mini sandwiches to your table with bold flavors and easy preparation. Crispy bread, zesty marinara, melted cheese, and savory pepperoni create a crowd-pleasing appetizer you’ll crave at every gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein & Meat:
- 1/2 cup cooked Italian sausage
- 1/2 cup sliced pepperoni
Cheese & Dairy:
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) butter, melted
Base & Vegetable Toppings:
- 12 slider rolls
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 1/4 cup diced green bell pepper
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350F (175C) and prepare a baking dish for assembly.
- Slice slider rolls horizontally while maintaining their connection, keeping the bottom half intact in the baking dish.
- Distribute pizza sauce uniformly across the bottom roll layer to create an even flavor base.
- Systematically arrange mozzarella cheese, creating a foundation for subsequent toppings.
- Layer pepperoni slices across the cheese, ensuring complete coverage.
- Add crumbled sausage evenly over the pepperoni for additional protein and depth.
- Sprinkle diced bell peppers, creating colorful vegetable distribution.
- Scatter chopped onions to introduce sharp, aromatic elements.
- Distribute sliced olives for a tangy, briny accent.
- Carefully position the top half of rolls over the layered ingredients.
- Combine melted butter with garlic powder and Italian seasoning in a small mixing bowl.
- Generously brush the seasoned butter mixture across the roll tops for enhanced flavor and golden appearance.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 15 minutes.
- Remove foil and continue baking 5 more minutes until tops turn golden and cheese melts completely.
- Allow brief cooling, then slice into individual sliders and serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- Assemble sliders earlier in the day and refrigerate, covering with foil until ready to bake for convenient meal planning.
- Swap meats and vegetables based on personal preferences or dietary needs, like using turkey pepperoni or adding mushrooms.
- Experiment with different cheese blends such as provolone, parmesan, or a spicy pepper jack for unique flavor profiles.
- Replace meat with plant-based alternatives like roasted vegetables, veggie pepperoni, or crumbled tofu to create a meat-free version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg