By Becky Hardin
Updated Aug 25, 2025
I’m obsessed with these quick and easy Pizza Sliders that are stuffed with pepperoni, mozzarella, and pizza sauce, topped with pesto and Parmesan, then baked until hot, cheesy, and toasty. I think they’re such a simple lunch or dinner idea for busy days, and they make delicious appetizers too!
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Easy Pizza Sliders Recipe
I’ve taken soft, fluffy dinner rolls and piled them up with classic pizza toppings, then coated them in pesto for the ultimate fusion of pizza and sliders! I honestly can’t think of a better combination. Sliders are always a big hit, but this pizza version really takes them over the top.
I use this slider recipe as a base to make a variety of different pizza slider recipes. Sometimes I’ll add sautéed vegetables , or for heartier sliders, I’ll add homemade meatballs , or crumbled bacon . And since I love pineapple on my pizza, grilled pineapple sometimes makes an appearance on my sliders too!
Ingredients1x2x3x
- ▢ 12 dinner rolls or use any roll, including Hawaiian rolls
- ▢ 1½ cups freshly shredded mozzarella cheese
- ▢ 48 slices pepperoni regular or turkey both work, use packaged and not deli
- ▢ 1 cup pizza sauce
- ▢ 1 tbsp pesto
- ▢ 1 tbsp freshly shredded Parmesan cheese
Video
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a casserole pan with a sheet of parchment paper.
- Using a serrated knife, slice the rolls in half lengthwise, but do not separate them. Place the rolls onto the pan and remove the top. 12 dinner rolls
- Sprinkle the cheese on the rolls and layer the pepperoni over the cheese. Spread the sauce over the pepperoni. 1½ cups freshly shredded mozzarella cheese, 48 slices pepperoni, 1 cup pizza sauce
- Place the top on the rolls and brush with pesto. Sprinkle the parmesan over the pesto. 1 tbsp pesto, 1 tbsp freshly shredded Parmesan cheese
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until the rolls are toasted.
Equipment
- 9×13 Baking Pan
Becky’s Tips
- To prevent sogginess , omit the sauce and serve it on the side to dip, toast your bread before placing the ingredients on top, or just use a small amount of sauce.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
How to Make Pizza Sliders Step by Step
Gather ingredients and prepare the oven: Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a casserole pan with a sheet of parchment paper.
Prepare the sliders : Using a serrated knife, slice the rolls in half lengthwise, but do not separate. Place the rolls onto the pan and remove the top.
Sprinkle 1½ cups freshly shredded mozzarella cheese on the rolls and layer 48 slices of pepperoni over the cheese. Spread the sauce over the pepperoni.
Place the top on the rolls and brush with 1 tbsp pesto. Sprinkle with 1 tbsp Parmesan.
Bake and serve: Bake for 10-12 minutes until the rolls are toasted, serve, and enjoy.
How to Store
Store leftover pizza sliders in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat on a baking sheet in a 350°F oven for 5-10 minutes, until the sliders are warmed.
Freeze pepperoni pizza sliders tightly wrapped in 2 layers of plastic wrap and 1 layer of aluminum foil for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
Serving Suggestions
I like to serve these sliders with extra marinara sauce or pesto for dipping, and a side of homemade French fries or garlic pasta chips . I’ll often start our meal with an Olive Garden salad .
more easy slider recipes we love
Slow Cooker Corned Beef and Cabbage Sliders (with Guinness Mustard!)
Breakfast Sliders
Healthy Chicken Salad Sliders
BLT Sandwich Sliders
Pizza Sliders Recipe
Equipment
- 9x13 Baking Pan
Ingredients
- 12 dinner rolls or use any roll, including Hawaiian rolls
- 1½ cups freshly shredded mozzarella cheese
- 48 slices pepperoni regular or turkey both work, use packaged and not deli
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 1 tbsp pesto
- 1 tbsp freshly shredded Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a casserole pan with a sheet of parchment paper.
- Using a serrated knife, slice the rolls in half lengthwise, but do not separate them. Place the rolls onto the pan and remove the top. 12 dinner rolls
- Sprinkle the cheese on the rolls and layer the pepperoni over the cheese. Spread the sauce over the pepperoni. 1½ cups freshly shredded mozzarella cheese, 48 slices pepperoni, 1 cup pizza sauce
- Place the top on the rolls and brush with pesto. Sprinkle the parmesan over the pesto. 1 tbsp pesto, 1 tbsp freshly shredded Parmesan cheese
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until the rolls are toasted.
Video
Notes
- To prevent sogginess , omit the sauce and serve it on the side to dip, toast your bread before placing the ingredients on top, or just use a small amount of sauce.
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List
What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
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I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
