Pizza Sliders are one of our favorite easy party appetizers (and dinners) because they’re cheesy, saucy, buttery, and perfect for sharing. Sweet dinner rolls are layered with pizza sauce, mozzarella, and pepperoni, then brushed with a savory Parmesan butter topping before baking.
We love these for game days, birthday parties, movie nights, and quick family dinners because they have all the flavors of pizza in a fun pull-apart slider. Serve them warm while the cheese is melty, and watch them disappear fast.
If you’re looking to bring some serious “wow” factor to your table without breaking a sweat, you’ve found your next favorite recipe.
For more quick and easy pizza recipes, try English Muffin Pizzas, Pizza Waffles, and Pull Apart Pizza Bread.
Why you’ll love it + Why it works:
- Kid friendly. Children love the small size and familiar flavors, and can even help in the assembly process!
- Customizable. Easily use your favorite toppings and different cheeses to please everyone’s preferences
- The butter mixture flavors the rolls. Brushing it on the pan and on top gives the sliders a savory, golden finish.
- Foil helps the cheese melt first. Covering the rolls keeps the tops from browning too quickly while the centers get warm and melty.
Pizza Sliders Ingredients and Substitutions
- Unsalted butter, melted (4 tablespoons): Creates the rich base for the savory topping and helps the rolls bake up flavorful.
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese (2 tablespoons): Adds salty, cheesy flavor to the butter mixture.
- Garlic powder (¾ teaspoon): Adds classic garlic bread flavor.
- Dried parsley (½ teaspoon): Adds color and mild herb flavor.
- Dried oregano (½ teaspoon): Adds pizza-style seasoning.
- Salt (¼ teaspoon): Enhances the flavors in the butter topping.
- Egg, beaten (1): Helps the butter mixture set slightly and gives the tops a golden finish.
- Sweet dinner rolls (24): Creates the soft pull-apart slider base.
- Pizza sauce (1½ – 2 cups): Adds saucy tomato flavor and brings in classic pizza taste.
- Shredded mozzarella cheese (3 cups): Melts into the sliders and makes them cheesy and gooey.
- Thinly sliced pepperoni, optional (1 cup, about 3 ounces): Adds savory pizza flavor and makes the sliders extra hearty.
- Optional toppings: Other toppings include crumbled sausage, diced ham, bacon bits, bell peppers, onions, olives, mushrooms, and pineapple.
How to Make Pizza Sliders
PREP. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Combine butter, Parmesan, garlic powder, parsley, oregano, salt, and beaten egg in a small bowl. Brush half of this mixture onto the bottom of 10 x 15 dish. Set aside.
SLICE. Remove rolls from packaging, and without separating them, use a serrated knife to slice in half horizontally. Place the bottom of the rolls into the prepared baking dish. Set the top of the rolls aside.
ASSEMBLE. Add pizza sauce over the rolls, followed by shredded cheese and then pepperoni. Add the top of the rolls over this, then brush with the remaining melted butter mixture.
BAKE. Tent a piece of foil over the rolls, making sure the foil does not touch the tops of the rolls. Bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and continue baking for 5-10 more minutes. Separate the rolls, and serve immediately.
Kristyn’s Recipe Tips
- Try to get good coverage without overloading. Too much sauce can make the rolls soggy, and too many toppings can make them hard to slice or messy to eat.
- Instead of using parsley and oregano, replace them with an equal amount of Pizza Seasoning.
- Any pull-apart dinner rolls will work well. I like Hawaiian rolls, but potato rolls, brioche rolls, or slider buns can be used.
- Use your favorite toppings: meats (sausage crumbles, diced ham, bacon bits), sautéed veggies (bell peppers, onions), olives, and dare I say, pineapple.
Pizza Sliders Recipe
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Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 egg, beaten
- 24 sweet dinner rolls
- 1½ – 2 cups pizza sauce
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup (about 3 ounces) thinly sliced pepperoni, optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Combine butter, Parmesan, garlic powder, parsley, oregano, salt and beaten egg in a small bowl. Brush half of this mixture onto the bottom of 10 x 15 pan. Set aside.
- Remove rolls from packaging, and without separating them, use a serrated knife to slice in half horizontally. Place the bottom of the rolls into the prepared baking dish. Set the top of the rolls aside.
- Add pizza sauce over the rolls, followed by shredded cheese and then pepperoni. Add the top of the rolls over this, then brush with the remaining butter mixture.
- Tent a piece of foil over the rolls, making sure the foil does not touch the tops of the rolls. Bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and continue baking for 5-10 more minutes.
- Separate the rolls, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Try to get good coverage without overloading. Too much sauce can make the rolls soggy, and too many toppings can make them hard to slice or messy to eat.
- Instead of using parsley and oregano, replace them with an equal amount of Pizza Seasoning.
- Any pull-apart dinner rolls will work well. I like Hawaiian rolls, but potato rolls, brioche rolls, or slider buns can be used.
- Use your favorite toppings: meats (sausage crumbles, diced ham, bacon bits), sautéed veggies (bell peppers, onions), olives, and dare I say, pineapple.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Recipe FAQ
You can assemble pizza sliders ahead of time. To prevent sogginess, layer the cheese directly on the rolls before the sauce, creating a barrier. Assemble them, then cover tightly with foil and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before baking.
Store leftovers in an airtight container(s) in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Make sure to cool them quickly before refrigerating. For longer storage, freeze leftovers in airtight, freezer-safe containers for 3-4 months.
Reheat individual portions in the microwave and larger portions in the oven.
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This recipe was first shared August, 2025.
Hi,
Can these be made ahead as a freezer meal and then thaw overnight and bake as directed?
They can be frozen for up to 2 to 3 months. Assemble the sliders but don’t bake them, then cover tightly and freeze. When ready to use, thaw overnight in the fridge and bake as directed. You may need to add a few extra minutes if they’re still a little cold in the center.
Honestly, they were very bland. The sauce needs some additional heat and or spices. Easy to make and fun to eat, though!
I’m glad you gave them a try and adding extra seasonings in an easy fix for next time!
These would be great for the traveling softball team’s potlucks. Any suggestions on how to keep them warm?
Hmmm… a standard cooler might work. Preheat the cooler with hot water and drain. Then line it with towels before placing the wrapped sliders inside. You can also add some hot water bottles (sealed) or heating packs to maintain the temperature.