Celebrate your graduate’s big day with these irresistible Pizza Party Sliders! Packed with melted Always Save Mozzarella Cheese, savory Always Save Tomato Paste, and a sprinkle of Always Save Grated Parmesan, these mini sandwiches are a hit at any gathering. Each slider is bursting with all the delicious pizza flavors but in a perfectly bite-sized package that’s easy to serve and even easier to enjoy. Whether you’re serving them as appetizers or adding them to your party spread, these pizza sliders are sure to be a crowd favorite!
Directions
Preheat the oven to 375°F.
Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment and place a cooling rack on baking sheet.
Spray the rack with cooking spray.
Stir together the mozzarella, basil, black pepper, and 3 tsp of the Italian seasoning in a small bowl until combined. Set aside for later.
Stir together the tomato paste and water in another small bowl and set aside.
Without separating the individual rolls, cut the entire slab of rolls in half horizontally using a serrated knife.
Place bottom layer of rolls on the prepared baking sheet and set top layer of rolls aside.
Sprinkle the bottom layer of rolls evenly with half of the cheese mixture.
Top evenly with half of pepperoni and half of the sauce.
Repeat these layers once.
Bake the bottom layer of rolls and layers until the cheese melts, about 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, combine the butter, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and remaining 1 tsp of Italian seasoning in a small saucepan.
Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until butter melts, 1 to 2 minutes and set aside.
Remove rolls from oven and add top layer of rolls to the bottom layers of rolls.
Brush the tops of rolls evenly with butter mixture.
Return the sliders to the oven, and bake until rolls are golden brown and crisp, about 5 minutes.
Separate the rolls with a sharp knife and serve immediately.
