Pepperoni Pizza Sliders with NY Pizza Blend Olive Oil
These Pepperoni Pizza Sliders are bite-sized bundles of cheesy, saucy perfection with a bold twist, thanks to NY Pizza Blend Olive Oil. Soft slider buns are loaded with tangy marinara, layers of mozzarella, crispy pepperoni, and brushed with the flavorful olive oil infused with Italian herbs and garlic.
Perfect for game days, parties, or quick weeknight dinners, these sliders deliver the irresistible taste of pizza in handheld form. The NY Pizza Blend Olive Oil gives the sliders a gourmet touch, making them feel like a fancy pizzeria creation without the hassle of making dough.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 12 sliders 1x
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients
- Slider Buns: 12, split
- NY Pizza Blend Olive Oil: 3 tablespoons
- Pepperoni Slices: 24
- Mozzarella Cheese: 1 1/2 cups, shredded
- Marinara Sauce: 1 cup
- Parmesan Cheese: 2 tablespoons, grated
- Italian Seasoning: 1 teaspoon
- Garlic Powder: 1/2 teaspoon
- Fresh Basil Leaves: 2 tablespoons, chopped (optional garnish)
Instructions
Instructions
Equipment: Baking dish, pastry brush, spoon.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
- Preheat the Oven (5 minutes):
- Preheat your oven to 375°F. Grease a baking dish with 1 tablespoon of NY Pizza Blend Olive Oil.
- Assemble the Sliders (5 minutes):
- Arrange the bottom halves of the slider buns in the baking dish. Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce over each bun. Add a layer of shredded mozzarella, 2 slices of pepperoni, and a sprinkle of Parmesan. Top with the remaining bun halves.
- Prepare the Topping (2 minutes):
- In a small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons of NY Pizza Blend Olive Oil, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Brush the mixture generously over the tops of the buns.
- Bake (15 minutes):
- Cover the sliders with aluminum foil and bake for 10 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until the tops are golden and the cheese is melted.
- Garnish and Serve (2 minutes):
- Sprinkle with chopped basil leaves and serve warm.
Notes
Utensils
- Baking dish
- Pastry brush
- Spoon
Notes
Pizza sliders are a guaranteed crowd favorite, but be warned: they disappear faster than you can say “extra cheese!” The NY Pizza Blend Olive Oil makes them taste like they were crafted by an artisan chef—but it’s our little secret.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg