Pizza Sliders with Pepperoni & Hot Honey – Cheesy, Savory, and Sweet with a Kick

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

  1. 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.
  2. Layer the Fillings
    Spread pizza sauce over the bottom buns. Top with mozzarella cheese and pepperoni slices. Place the top buns over the filling.
  3. Brush and Season
    Mix melted butter with garlic powder and Italian seasoning. Brush over the tops of the buns, then sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
  4. 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.
  5. 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

Servings

6-8

servings
Prep time

10

minutes
Cooking time

20

minutes
Calories

210

kcal

Mini 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.

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