Description
Supreme pizza sliders bring classic Italian-American flavors into miniature handheld bites perfect for game day or casual gatherings. Melted cheese, zesty pepperoni, and savory marinara sauce combine in these irresistible mini sandwiches you’ll devour in seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
Pizza Supreme Sliders Ingredients:
Meats:
- 1/2 cup cooked Italian sausage, crumbled
- 12 slices pepperoni
Cheese and Sauce:
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup pizza sauce
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Other Ingredients:
- 12 slider buns
- 1/2 cup green bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 375°F, ensuring an optimal cooking temperature for the sliders.
- Carefully bisect the slider buns horizontally, creating a stable base for layering delectable ingredients.
- Generously distribute pizza sauce across the bottom bun halves, creating a flavor-rich foundation.
- Construct a robust layer of protein and vegetables, strategically arranging cooked sausage, pepperoni, vibrant green bell peppers, and crisp red onions.
- Blanket the assembled ingredients with a generous sprinkle of shredded mozzarella cheese, ensuring complete coverage.
- Crown the sliders by positioning the top bun halves, creating compact mini sandwiches.
- Craft a savory butter blend by combining melted butter with aromatic garlic powder, robust Italian seasoning, and grated Parmesan cheese.
- Meticulously brush the seasoned butter mixture over the slider tops, enhancing their potential for golden, crispy perfection.
- Shield the sliders with aluminum foil, protecting them during initial baking and maintaining moisture.
- Bake for 10 minutes under foil, then remove the covering to allow the tops to transform into a stunning golden-brown finish.
- Continue baking for an additional 5 minutes, monitoring until the cheese melts completely and edges become irresistibly crisp.
- Remove from the oven, allow a brief cooling moment, then slice into individual sliders for immediate serving.
Notes
- Customize toppings by swapping meats with vegetarian alternatives like plant-based sausage or grilled portobello mushrooms for a meat-free version.
- Ensure even heating by using a sharp serrated knife to slice buns uniformly, preventing uneven cooking and texture.
- Prevent soggy bottoms by patting down moisture from vegetables before assembling sliders, maintaining crisp bread and balanced flavor profile.
- Elevate presentation by garnishing with fresh basil or parsley after baking, adding a pop of color and fresh herb brightness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg