Easy Pizza Sliders: The Ultimate Pull-Apart Garlic Butter Pepperoni Party Snack
Easy pizza sliders with garlic butter pepperoni are the ultimate pull-apart party snack! After making these many times, I’ve perfected the crispy, gooey crust and flavorful topping. Jump to the recipe card or keep reading for my best tips. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Slow Cooker Pot Roast Bowls with Chipotle Pineapple Glaze and Dill Pickle Smash Chicken Tacos with Crispy Fried Cheese Lace.
Why This Easy Pizza Sliders: The Ultimate Pull-Apart Garlic Butter Pepperoni Party Snack Is Pure Comfort
- Crispy, golden crust with garlic butter pepperoni topping
- Easy to make and ready in 20 minutes
- Perfect for game nights, parties, or movie nights
- Better than takeout and customizable with your favorite toppings
What You'll Need for Easy Pizza Sliders: The Ultimate Pull-Apart Garlic Butter Pepperoni Party Snack
Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.
- 1 tube refrigerated pizza dough
- 1/2 cup butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup pepperoni slices
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Dried oregano
- Dried basil
- Optional: Olive oil
- Optional: Grated Parmesan cheese
- Optional: Fresh parsley, chopped
📝 Ingredient Notes
- Pizza dough: Use store-bought refrigerated dough for ease.
- Pepperoni: Use your favorite pepperoni or substitute with cooked Italian sausage, ham, or mushrooms.
🛒 Tools & Equipment I Recommend
- Pizza cutter — Makes clean, even cuts for perfect sliders. → See on Amazon
- Baking sheet — Ensures even baking and easy cleanup. → See on Amazon
How to Make Easy Pizza Sliders: The Ultimate Pull-Apart Garlic Butter Pepperoni Party Snack
- Prepare the garlic butter: Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Prepare the pizza dough: Unroll the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface. Cut into 16 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball and place on a greased baking sheet.
- Assemble the sliders: Brush each dough ball with the garlic butter mixture. Sprinkle with shredded mozzarella cheese and top with pepperoni slices. Drizzle any remaining garlic butter over the sliders.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake the sliders for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Let the sliders cool for 2-3 minutes before serving. Garnish with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley, if desired.
Cook's Tips for Perfect Easy Pizza Sliders: The Ultimate Pull-Apart Garlic Butter Pepperoni Party Snack
- Common mistake and fix: Avoid overcrowding the baking sheet to ensure even browning and crispy crust. If your sliders are too close together, use two baking sheets.
- Time-saving tip: Prepare the garlic butter mixture while the oven preheats to save time.
- Customization tip: Add your favorite pizza toppings like mushrooms, onions, or olives for a personalized twist.
Storing & Reheating Easy Pizza Sliders: The Ultimate Pull-Apart Garlic Butter Pepperoni Party Snack
Short-Term Storage
Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Make-ahead tip: Prepare the garlic butter mixture and assemble the sliders up to 1 day ahead. Store in the refrigerator until ready to bake.
Freezing Easy Pizza Sliders: The Ultimate Pull-Apart Garlic Butter Pepperoni Party Snack
Freeze unbaked sliders for up to 2 months. Bake from frozen, adding 2-3 minutes to the baking time.
How to Reheat Without Drying It Out
Oven: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 5-7 minutes or until heated through. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 30-45 seconds or until heated through. The crust may become soggy.
Recipe Notes
- Chef tip: For a spicier version, add more red pepper flakes or a pinch of cayenne pepper to the garlic butter mixture.
- Make-ahead: Assemble the sliders up to 1 day ahead. Store in the refrigerator until ready to bake. Add 2-3 minutes to the baking time.
- Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled to serve a larger crowd.
- Troubleshooting: If the crust is not golden brown, bake for an additional 1-2 minutes. If the cheese is not melted, cover the baking sheet loosely with aluminum foil and bake for an additional 2-3 minutes.
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Easy Pizza Sliders: The Ultimate Pull-Apart Garlic Butter Pepperoni Party Snack
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 tube refrigerated pizza dough
- 1/2 cup butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup pepperoni slices
Seasonings
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Dried oregano
- Dried basil
Optional Toppings
- Olive oil
- Grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the garlic butter: Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Prepare the pizza dough: Unroll the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface. Cut into 16 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball and place on a greased baking sheet.
- Assemble the sliders: Brush each dough ball with the garlic butter mixture. Sprinkle with shredded mozzarella cheese and top with pepperoni slices. Drizzle any remaining garlic butter over the sliders.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake the sliders for 12-15 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Let the sliders cool for 2-3 minutes before serving. Garnish with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley, if desired.
Notes
- Chef tip: For a spicier version, add more red pepper flakes or a pinch of cayenne pepper to the garlic butter mixture.
- Make-ahead: Assemble the sliders up to 1 day ahead. Store in the refrigerator until ready to bake. Add 2-3 minutes to the baking time.
- Scaling: This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled to serve a larger crowd.
- Troubleshooting: If the crust is not golden brown, bake for an additional 1-2 minutes. If the cheese is not melted, cover the baking sheet loosely with aluminum foil and bake for an additional 2-3 minutes.
Storage
- Fridge: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Freezer: Freeze unbaked sliders for up to 2 months. Bake from frozen, adding 2-3 minutes to the baking time.
- Oven reheat: Reheat in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for 5-7 minutes or until heated through.
- Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 30-45 seconds or until heated through. The crust may become soggy.
- Make ahead: Prepare the garlic butter mixture and assemble the sliders up to 1 day ahead. Store in the refrigerator until ready to bake.
Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories: 140
- Protein: 5g
- Fat: 9g
- Carbs: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Cholesterol: 25mg
- Sat. Fat: 5g
Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.
Easy Pizza Sliders: The Ultimate Pull-Apart Garlic Butter Pepperoni Party Snack FAQs
Yes, assemble the sliders up to 1 day ahead. Store in the refrigerator until ready to bake. Add 2-3 minutes to the baking time.
Overbaking can cause the sliders to become dry. Keep an eye on them and remove from the oven when the cheese is melted and bubbly and the crust is golden brown.
Yes, freeze unbaked sliders for up to 2 months. Bake from frozen, adding 2-3 minutes to the baking time.
Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Place the sliders in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook for 8-10 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly. Flip the sliders halfway through cooking.
Use your favorite pizza toppings like cooked Italian sausage, ham, or mushrooms as a substitute for pepperoni.
A Warm Final Note
I can’t wait for you to try Easy Pizza Sliders: The Ultimate Pull-Apart Garlic Butter Pepperoni Party Snack and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!
