Hot Honey Pepperoni Sliders (Printable Version)
Pepperoni and mozzarella sliders brushed with sweet-hot honey butter, baked until golden and melty.
# What You Need:
→ Breads & Bases
01 - 12 slider buns or Hawaiian rolls, unsliced
→ Cheeses
02 - 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
03 - ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
→ Meats
04 - 36 slices pepperoni
→ Sauces & Condiments
05 - 1 cup pizza sauce
06 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
07 - 1 tablespoon honey
08 - 1 teaspoon hot sauce (such as sriracha or hot chili oil)
→ Seasonings
09 - 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
10 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
11 - Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
→ Toppings (optional)
12 - Fresh basil leaves, chopped
# Directions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or nonstick spray.
02 - Using a serrated bread knife, slice the slider buns horizontally in one piece to create a top and bottom slab, keeping the individual rolls attached. Place the bottom slab in the prepared baking dish.
03 - Spread the pizza sauce evenly across the bottom buns. Sprinkle half of the shredded mozzarella over the sauce in an even layer.
04 - Arrange the pepperoni slices in a single, even layer over the mozzarella. Top with the remaining shredded mozzarella.
05 - Place the top slab of buns over the layered filling, pressing down gently to secure.
06 - In a small mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, honey, hot sauce, garlic powder, and dried Italian herbs. Brush the mixture generously and evenly over the tops of the buns using a pastry brush.
07 - Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese and a pinch of red pepper flakes over the glazed tops.
08 - Cover the dish loosely with aluminum foil and bake for 15 minutes. Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and the tops are golden brown.
09 - Allow the sliders to cool for 2–3 minutes. Garnish with chopped fresh basil if desired. Slice along the bun seams and serve warm.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The sweet and spicy honey butter glaze on top makes these infinitely more addictive than regular pizza rolls.
- Everything assembles in one pan with zero fuss, which means you can whip these up for a crowd without breaking a sweat.
02 -
- Do not skip the foil tent for the first 15 minutes or the tops will brown before the cheese in the center has a chance to melt completely.
- Let them rest for at least 5 minutes before slicing or the filling will slide right off the buns and make a mess.
03 -
- Brush a little extra honey butter into the crevices between the rolls before baking for flavor in every single bite.
- Use Hawaiian rolls if you want a subtle sweetness that pairs incredibly well with the spicy honey glaze on top.