Description
Delicious Hawaiian Pizza Sliders made with sweet rolls, ham, pineapple, jalapeños, and gooey mozzarella cheese, all baked to perfection with a flavorful spicy marinara sauce and a buttery herb topping. Perfect for parties, game days, or a fun family meal ready in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 1 cup ham, chopped
- 1 cup pineapple chunks, drained
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup spicy marinara sauce
- 1 jalapeno, diced (seeds removed)
Base
- 12 Hawaiian Sweet Rolls, sliced in half (keep connected as slabs)
Topping
- 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 evenly.
- Prepare baking pan: Line a 9×13-inch pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.
- Slice rolls: Using a large serrated knife, carefully slice the 12 Hawaiian sweet rolls in half horizontally so you have one slab of tops and one slab of bottoms, keeping each slab intact.
- Arrange rolls: Place the bottom slab on the lined baking pan, ensuring it stays connected as one piece.
- Add sauce: Spread the 1/2 cup of spicy marinara sauce evenly across the bottom slab of rolls for a zesty base flavor.
- Layer cheese: Sprinkle half of the 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese over the marinara sauce evenly.
- Add toppings: Evenly distribute the chopped ham, pineapple chunks, and diced jalapeños over the cheese layer for a perfect blend of savory, sweet, and spicy.
- Top with cheese: Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese on top of the toppings to create a melty, cheesy topping.
- Bake sliders: Place the pan in the oven and bake for 10 to 15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the rolls are warmed through.
- Prepare butter mixture: While baking, mix together the melted butter, oregano seasoning, and garlic salt to create a flavorful brush-on topping.
- Brush sliders: Once baked, remove sliders from the oven and brush the tops generously with the butter, oregano, and garlic salt mixture to add a savory finish.
- Serve and enjoy: Slice the sliders between the rolls if desired, serve warm, and enjoy the perfect bite of Hawaiian pizza with a slider twist.
Notes
- Keeping the rolls connected while slicing ensures easier assembly and serving.
- Removing jalapeño seeds reduces spicy heat but still adds flavor; adjust according to your spice preference.
- Use fresh pineapple chunks drained well to avoid soggy rolls.
- Customize toppings by adding extra veggies like bell peppers or onions if desired.
- These sliders can be prepared ahead and reheated for convenience.
