Pizza Sliders with Pepperoni & Hot Honey are the ultimate party snack or weeknight treat, combining layers of gooey cheese, zesty pepperoni, and soft slider buns with a drizzle of sweet and spicy hot honey. These mini sandwiches are baked until golden and melty, making them a fun, shareable twist on classic pizza. Quick to prepare and bursting with flavor, they’re guaranteed to be a crowd favorite.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Pizza-Inspired – All the cheesy, pepperoni goodness of pizza in slider form.
Sweet & Spicy Kick – Hot honey drizzle adds a bold flavor twist.
Melty & Cheesy – Mozzarella makes every bite ooey-gooey delicious.
Perfect for Sharing – Great for game nights, parties, or family dinners.
Ingredients
- 12 slider buns or Hawaiian rolls
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 24 slices pepperoni
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
- 2–3 tbsp hot honey (for drizzling)
Instructions
- Prepare the Sliders
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Slice slider buns in half horizontally, keeping them attached. Place the bottom halves in a baking dish. - Layer the Fillings
Spread pizza sauce over the bottom buns. Top with mozzarella cheese and pepperoni slices. Place the top buns over the filling. - Brush and Season
Mix melted butter with garlic powder and Italian seasoning. Brush over the tops of the buns, then sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. - Bake
Cover with foil and bake for 12–15 minutes, then uncover and bake 3–5 more minutes until cheese is melted and tops are golden brown. - Finish with Hot Honey
Drizzle hot honey over the sliders just before serving. Slice and enjoy warm.
Nutritional Information
Calories: ~210
Protein: 9g
Fat: 9g
Carbohydrates: 23g
Sugar: 5g
Fiber: 1g
Tips for Success
- Add Honey After Baking – Keeps the sweet-spicy drizzle fresh and vibrant.
- Garlic Butter Topping – Infuses extra flavor into the buns.
- Use Fresh Mozzarella – For extra melty, gooey texture.
Why This Recipe Works
These sliders combine the best of both worlds — cheesy, savory pizza flavors with a touch of sweet heat from hot honey. Baking them together ensures perfectly melted cheese and warm, fluffy buns, while the buttery garlic topping adds irresistible flavor.
Pizza Sliders with Pepperoni & Hot Honey are a fun, flavorful, and easy recipe that transforms classic pizza into shareable, bite-sized sandwiches. Perfect for game nights, gatherings, or a quick family meal, they bring together cheesy comfort with a sweet-spicy kick in every bite.
Pizza Sliders with Pepperoni & Hot Honey – Cheesy, Savory, and Sweet with a Kick
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kcalMini pizza-inspired sliders layered with pepperoni, mozzarella, and pizza sauce, baked golden and drizzled with hot honey for a sweet and spicy finish.
Ingredients
12 slider buns or Hawaiian rolls
1 cup pizza sauce
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
24 slices pepperoni
2 tbsp butter, melted
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp Italian seasoning
2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
2–3 tbsp hot honey (for drizzling)
Instructions
- Prepare the Sliders
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Slice slider buns in half horizontally, keeping them attached. Place the bottom halves in a baking dish. - Layer the Fillings
Spread pizza sauce over the bottom buns. Top with mozzarella cheese and pepperoni slices. Place the top buns over the filling. - Brush and Season
Mix melted butter with garlic powder and Italian seasoning. Brush over the tops of the buns, then sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. - Bake
Cover with foil and bake for 12–15 minutes, then uncover and bake 3–5 more minutes until cheese is melted and tops are golden brown. - Finish with Hot Honey
Drizzle hot honey over the sliders just before serving. Slice and enjoy warm.
Notes
- Add Honey After Baking – Keeps the sweet-spicy drizzle fresh and vibrant.
Garlic Butter Topping – Infuses extra flavor into the buns.
Use Fresh Mozzarella – For extra melty, gooey texture.