Hot Honey Pepperoni Sliders (Printable version)
Cheesy pepperoni sliders baked with a sweet-hot honey glaze on soft rolls—ideal party food ready in 35 minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Breads & Bases
01 - 12 slider buns or Hawaiian rolls, unsliced
→ Cheeses
02 - 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
03 - 1/4 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 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
11 - Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
→ Toppings (optional)
12 - Fresh basil leaves, chopped
# How to Prepare:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
02 - Using a bread knife, slice the slider buns horizontally in one piece, keeping individual rolls attached. Place the bottom slab into the prepared baking dish.
03 - Spread pizza sauce evenly across the bottom buns. Sprinkle half of the mozzarella cheese over the sauce layer.
04 - Arrange pepperoni slices in a single, even layer over the mozzarella. Top with the remaining mozzarella cheese.
05 - Place the top slab of buns over the layered filling, pressing down gently.
06 - In a small mixing bowl, combine melted butter, honey, hot sauce, garlic powder, and dried Italian herbs. Brush the mixture generously over the tops of the buns using a pastry brush.
07 - Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese and a pinch of red pepper flakes over the glazed tops.
08 - Cover loosely with aluminum foil and bake for 15 minutes. Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 5 minutes until the cheese is fully melted and the tops are golden brown.
09 - Allow sliders to cool for 2 to 3 minutes. Garnish with fresh chopped basil if desired. Slice along roll boundaries and serve warm.
# Expert advice:
01 -
- The honey butter glaze on top turns ordinary rolls into something you will crave every week.
- These sliders disappear so fast at parties that you might want to make a double batch.
02 -
- Do not skip the foil tent or the tops will brown too fast while the center stays cold.
- Letting them rest for five minutes before slicing keeps the filling from spilling everywhere.
03 -
- Hawaiian rolls add a subtle sweetness that pairs incredibly with the spicy honey glaze.
- Brushing some sauce between the pepperoni and top buns keeps every bite saucy.