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Pizza Dip Sliders


  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 12 sliders
  • Diet: Non‑vegetarian

Description

🍕 These pull‑apart sliders pack gooey cheese, savory pepperoni, and garlicky buttery goodness for a crowd‑pleasing snack.
🧄 The roasted garlic butter spread adds a fragrant, rich flavor that turns ordinary dinner rolls into a pizza‑style treat.


Ingredients

– 1 whole head of garlic

– 2 3 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil (for roasting)

– 1 package (12 count) dinner rolls, split in half (bottom and top halves)

– 1 1½ cups marinara sauce (adjust to avoid soggy rolls)

– ¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese

– ¾ cup shredded provolone cheese

– ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for finishing

– ½ cup thinly sliced pepperoni (about 60 g)

– 3 Tbsp salted butter, softened

– 1 Tbsp chopped fresh sage (or 1 tsp dried)

– 2 tsp dried basil

– 1 tsp dried oregano

– 1 tsp dried parsley

– 1 pinch chili flakes (optional, for heat)


Instructions

1-Pre-heat and Roast Garlic: Begin by pre-heating it to 400°F (200°C) to roast the garlic, which adds that incredible depth of flavor. First, trim the top off the garlic head to expose the cloves, drizzle with 2 3 Tbsp olive oil, wrap tightly in foil, and roast for 40 55 minutes until golden and soft.

2-Assemble Slider Bottoms: While it cools, arrange the bottom halves of the rolls on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Then, spread a thin layer of marinara sauce on each bottom half, followed by mozzarella, provolone, pepperoni, and half of the grated Parmesan.

3-Assemble Slider Tops and Make Garlic Butter: Next, place the top roll halves over the fillings to complete the assembly. In a bowl, mash the cooled roasted garlic into the softened butter, then stir in the remaining Parmesan, sage, basil, oregano, parsley, and a pinch of chili flakes to form a smooth paste.

4-Spread Garlic Butter and Bake: Generously spread this mixture over the tops of the rolls, cover with foil, and bake for 10 minutes.

5-Finish Baking: After the initial bake, remove the foil and bake for another 10 minutes, or until the cheese melts and the tops turn golden.

6-Serve: Finally, brush any remaining garlic-butter on top, slice into individual sliders, and serve them warm for the best experience. This method ensures they’re packed with flavor and easy to customize.

Notes

🧄 Roast the garlic ahead of time and keep it refrigerated; it saves time and deepens flavor.
🍅 Use a slightly reduced amount of marinara or lightly broil the bottom halves before adding sauce to prevent soggy rolls.
🔥 If the tops brown too quickly, lower the oven temperature to 325 °F (165 °C) for the final minutes.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian-American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slider (≈ 80 g)
  • Calories: 186 kcal
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 420 mg
  • Fat: 10 g
  • Saturated Fat: 4 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 15 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 8 g
  • Cholesterol: 15 mg

Keywords: garlic butter, pizza sliders, pull apart, cheesy