Description
Bite-sized grilled sliders layered with melty mozzarella, spicy pepperoni, and marinara sauce, perfect for game day snacks or party platters.
Ingredients
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- 12 mini slider buns or baguette rounds
- 1 cup shredded or sliced mozzarella
- 24 slices pepperoni
- 1/3 cup marinara sauce
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Fresh oregano or parsley for garnish
- Dipping sauce (optional: ranch or garlic aioli)
Instructions
- Preheat a grill pan or panini press to medium heat.
- Slice the slider buns in half. Spread a thin layer of marinara on the bottom halves.
- Add 2 slices of pepperoni and a layer of mozzarella to each.
- Top with the other bun halves and brush lightly with melted butter mixed with garlic powder.
- Grill sandwiches for 2–3 minutes until golden and cheese is melted.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh herbs and your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Use fresh mozzarella for extra gooey texture.
- Try different deli meats for variation like salami or ham.
- Best served immediately while warm and crispy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
