Hawaiian Roll Pizza Sliders

If you are looking for an easy appetizer for your game day party, this Hawaiian Roll Pizza Sliders is the one to make. My family loves when I make these sliders.

Load the Hawaiian Rolls with your favorite cheese, pizza toppings and brush it with a delicious buttery glaze. They are always a crowd favorite and easy to make. Other slider variation that we like to make is Hawaiian Roll Hamburger Sliders or Smash Burger Sliders.

Why This Recipe Works

Try this fun Hawaiian Roll Pepperoni Pizza Sliders recipe today. It is a fun twist on a pizza without all the work which is a win-win in my book. Pepperoni Sliders are the perfect bite-sized recipe.

Our family goes crazy for this easy sliders recipe and it is the perfect recipe for watching football, hanging out on a Sunday afternoon, a fun party, or really just because. Throw in a salad and dinner is done.

The ingredients are simple and can easily get them at the grocery store.

Products You Need

• Bread knife to cut the rolls in half
• Baking pan – I love our Rachel Ray pan shown in the pictures
• Silicone pastry brush

Ingredients

• Hawaiian Sweet Rolls – Feel free to use dinner rolls of your choice
• Pizza sauce – Try our easy Homemade Pizza Sauce Recipe
• Shredded Mozzarella Cheese – For the best flavor, we recommend shredded cheese from block cheese.
• Pepperoni and Sausage – Use any toppings that you prefer. We have even used shredded chicken
• Butter – We used unsalted butter
• Garlic salt – You can also use garlic powder.
• Italian Seasoning – Learn How to Make Italian Seasoning Recipe with dried oregano

Scroll to the bottom for the full recipe and ingredients in the recipe card.

Recipe Variations

• Hawaiian Rolls – You can easily use any type of rolls, but we love the flavor of Hawaiian Rolls. With simple ingredients, you can make Homemade Hawaiian Rolls.
• Pizza Sauce – Pizza sauce in the jar works great, but you can make homemade pizza sauce with only a few ingredients. You can easily control the seasoning and it is so delicious.
• Cheese – We use mozzarella cheese but you can use cheddar or Colby Jack Cheese. We do recommend you shredding cheese from the hunk instead of using pre-shredded cheese. It taste better and it melts easier.
• Garlic Butter – We recommend using unsalted butter to melt and brush the tops of the rolls.
• Vegetables – Add your favorite veggies to the pizza sliders. Bell peppers, slice mushrooms and onions are always a delicious addition to these sliders. We have even added pineapple.

How to Make Hawaiian Roll Pizza Sliders Recipe

• Step 1 – Prepare Oven – Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 2 – Cut Tops of Hawaiian Rolls – Slice the tops off of the Hawaiian rolls making mini buns.

Step 3 – Place In Baking Dish – Place the bottom half onto a baking dish.

Step 4 – Top with Pizza Sauce – Spoon the pizza sauce over the bottom of the roll and spread out. Place half of the shredded mozzarella cheese on top.

Step 5 – Add Pepperoni – Place a layer of 24 slices of pepperoni on the the rolls, about 2 on top of each mini sandwich.

Step 6 – Sprinkle with Sausage – Then sprinkle crumbled sausage over the pepperoni.

Step 7 – Add more cheese – Top with the remaining shredded mozzarella cheese. Place the top of the sandwiches on top.

Step 8 – Combine butter mixture – In a small bowl combine the melted butter, parmesan cheese, garlic salt and Italian seasoning. We have even added in fresh basil for even more flavor.

Step 9 – Brush over Rolls – Brush over the rolls with a silicone pastry brush.

• Step 10 – Cover with Foil and Bake – Cover with foil and bake for 15 to 20 minutes until heated, the rolls are golden brown and all the cheese is melted.
• Step 11 – Serve and Enjoy – Allow to cool slightly and serve. They will not last long.

Tips for Pizza Sliders

• Toppings and Sauces – We love topping these Hawaiian Rolls with pizza sauce but you can also use Rao marinara sauce. Switch it up and add alfredo, buffalo, or BBQ sauce.
• Cover Rolls – Make sure to cover the rolls in pizza sauce so every bite has all the delicious ingredients.
• Butter Mixture – Cover the tops of the rolls with melted butter mixture. This is my favorite part and really adds so much flavor to the rolls.

What to Serve with Sliders

These easy pizza sliders make a great main dish recipe or appetizer. These are some of our favorite side dish recipes.

• Bacon Wrapped Green Beans Recipe
• Easy Fruit Kabobs
• Easy Caesar Salad Recipe
• See What to Serve with Sliders for more ideas.

How to Store Leftover Pizza Sliders

Store leftover Hawaiian Pizza Sliders in the fridge. Make sure to wrap the cheese and pepperoni sliders in plastic wrap. They will last about 3 days.

How to Reheat Pizza Sliders

Reheat leftover sliders in the microwave for about 10 seconds. For best results, place the sliders in a baking dish and bake at 350 degrees for about 10 minutes. This keeps the tops and bottom rolls from being soggy.

Frequently Asked Questions