5 from 15 votes
Pizza Sliders With Hawaiian Rolls
Pizza Sliders with Hawaiian Rolls use sweet rolls filled with tomato paste seasoned with Italian spices, layered with pepperoni and mozzarella cheese. The sliders bake covered, then uncovered for a golden top brushed with garlic butter. This preparation creates a soft, slightly sweet bread base with savory, cheesy, and spiced pizza flavors in miniature form, suitable for casual meals or appetizers.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
12
Sliders
Calories:
160 kcal
Course:
Appetizer, Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 12 hawaiian rolls 1 package, sweet
- ½ cup tomato paste 1 small can
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning divided
- 1 teaspoon onion powder divided
- 1/4 teaspoon salt divided
- 12-24 lices pepperoni
- 1 ½ cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon butter melted
- Parmesan Cheese optional garnish
- parsley optional garnish, spelling corrected
Instructions
- Slice the rolls in half the long way into sandwiches. Use cooking spray to lightly oil the baking dish. Place the bottom half on a lightly oiled baking dish and set aside the top half.
- Spread the tomato paste over the bottom half of the rolls evenly.
- Mix together the Italian seasoning, onion powder and salt. Spread half of the spices evenly across the tomato paste, saving the rest for the top.
- Add the pepperoni evenly over the tomato paste and seasoning. Sprinkle the mozzarella over the pepperoni.
- Place the top half of the rolls on top and gently press down.
- Mix the melted butter and garlic together, then brush the butter mixture over the top of the rolls.
- Sprinkle remaining Italian Seasoning and onion powder evenly across the butter spread.
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For The Oven
- Preheat the oven to 350-degrees.
- Cover with foil and place in the oven and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Garnish with parmesan cheese and parsely if desired.
For The Air Fryer
- Place the sliders in your air fryer in a single layer. Heat the air fryer to 350 degrees.
- Cook the sliders for 4-6 minutes uncovered, or until a light golden brown. Work in batches if your air fryer isn't big enough to place all the sliders in at once. Garnish with parmesan cheese and parsley if desired.
Notes
- Substitute 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder for minced garlic if fresh garlic is unavailable.
- Use tomato sauce lightly instead of tomato paste to avoid soggy sliders.
- Apply foil in an air fryer to keep melted cheese contained and ease cleanup.
- Garnish finished sliders with fresh parsley or Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Nutrition Information
Calories
160kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
25mg
(8%)
Sodium
350mg
(15%)
Potassium
132mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
293IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
79mg
(8%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 Sliders
Amount Per Serving
Calories 160
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 160kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 25mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 350mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 132mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 293IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 79mg | 8% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.