Description
These Hawaiian Pizza Sliders are a delightful twist on classic pizza, featuring sweet pineapple, savory ham, spicy jalapeños, and gooey mozzarella packed between soft Hawaiian sweet rolls. Perfect for parties, game day, or an easy family dinner, these sliders bake quickly and deliver a delicious combo of flavors in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 1 cup ham, chopped
- 1 cup pineapple chunks, drained
- 12 Hawaiian sweet rolls, sliced in half
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup spicy marinara sauce
- 1 jalapeno, diced with seeds removed
Butter Mixture
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon oregano seasoning
- 1 tablespoon garlic salt
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the sliders.
- Prepare Baking Pan: Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Slice Rolls: Using a large serrated knife, carefully slice the Hawaiian sweet rolls in half horizontally so that you have a single connected ‘slab’ of tops and bottoms, ensuring they stay connected for easy assembly.
- Assemble Base: Place the bottom half slab of the rolls on the prepared baking pan, making sure they are evenly spread out.
- Add Sauce: Spread the spicy marinara sauce evenly over the bottom half of the rolls to create a flavored base for the toppings.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle half of the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the marinara sauce layer.
- Add Toppings: Distribute the chopped ham, pineapple chunks, and diced jalapeños evenly over the cheese layer to create a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and spicy.
- Top with Cheese: Cover the toppings with the remaining mozzarella cheese to ensure a melted, cheesy finish.
- Bake: Place the assembled sliders in the preheated oven and bake for 10-15 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the rolls are slightly toasted.
- Prepare Butter Mixture: While the sliders bake, mix together the melted butter, oregano seasoning, and garlic salt until combined.
- Brush Butter Mixture: Once baked, remove the sliders from the oven and brush the butter mixture generously over the top slab of rolls to add flavor and a golden finish.
- Serve and Enjoy: Slice the sliders if desired, serve warm, and enjoy this delicious Hawaiian pizza-inspired treat!
Notes
- To reduce spiciness, omit the jalapeños or use milder peppers.
- You can substitute ham with cooked bacon or turkey for variation.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free rolls or sandwich buns.
- Make sure pineapple chunks are well-drained to avoid soggy sliders.
- Leftover sliders can be reheated in the oven for best texture retention.
