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Pizza Sliders Recipe

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These Pizza Sliders are a delicious and easy-to-make party appetizer or snack featuring layers of slider buns filled with pizza sauce, provolone, pepperoni, Italian sausage, and cheddar cheese, baked to melty perfection with a garlic butter topping.

Ingredients

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Slider Base

  • 12 slider buns
  • 1 cup pizza sauce, divided

Cheese & Meat Layers

  • 6 slices provolone cheese
  • 4 ounces sliced pepperoni
  • 9 ounces Italian sausage, cooked and drained
  • 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese

Topping

  • 3 tablespoons butter, melted
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350º F. Prepare a 13×9 inch baking dish by spraying it with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
  2. Prepare Bottom Slider Buns: Slice the slider buns in half horizontally and place the bottom halves evenly into the baking dish. Evenly spread ½ cup of pizza sauce over the bottom halves of the buns.
  3. Layer Cheese and Meats: On top of the pizza sauce, arrange provolone slices and then layer the sliced pepperoni. Sprinkle the cooked and drained Italian sausage over the pepperoni, spreading it evenly. Finally, top this with the shredded cheddar cheese to create a rich, cheesy layer.
  4. Add Top Slider Buns: Spread the remaining ½ cup of pizza sauce on the cut side of the top halves of the slider buns. Carefully place these top halves over the shredded cheese, sauce side down to lock in flavor.
  5. Make Garlic Butter Topping: In a small bowl, combine the melted butter with Italian seasoning and garlic powder. Brush this flavorful mixture evenly over the top of the slider buns. Then sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the buttered tops.
  6. Bake Covered: Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes to allow the cheese to melt thoroughly and flavors to meld.
  7. Bake Uncovered: Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 5 minutes. This step crisps up the tops of the buns and melts the Parmesan cheese to a golden finish.
  8. Serve: Remove from oven and let cool slightly. Serve warm with extra pizza sauce or ranch dressing on the side for dipping, making these sliders perfect for parties or family snacks.

Notes

  • Make sure the Italian sausage is fully cooked and drained to avoid excess grease.
  • Use your favorite pizza sauce for best flavor or homemade sauce if preferred.
  • You can substitute sausage with other meats or make it vegetarian by omitting meats entirely.
  • Covering the sliders during most of baking helps retain moisture and melts the cheese perfectly.
  • Allow sliders to cool a few minutes after baking to avoid burning from hot cheese and sauce.

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