Pizza Sliders
These Pizza Sliders are what you get when you take pepperoni pizza and turn it into a slider. They're fun and super delicious!
Equipment
- Mixing Bowls
- Grill Pan
- Baking Sheet
Ingredients
- 2 pounds lean ground beef 85/15 is ideal
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan divided
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes divided
- Kosher salt and coarse black pepper
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 12 slider buns
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella sliced
- 36 slices pepperoni
- 1 cup pizza sauce
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, 1/4 cup parmesan, parsley, oregano, basil, fennel, 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, and a large pinch of salt and fresh ground pepper. Divide into twelve even portions and then shape into patties about 1/2-inch thick. Place on a plate and set aside.
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Set a grill pan over moderate heat.
- Once the grill is hot, grease with cooking spray or brush with oil. Grill the patties, a few at a time, until charred and cooked through, about 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a baking sheet and continue grilling the rest.
- In a small bowl, stir together melted butter, garlic, Italian seasoning, a pinch of salt and pepper and remaining 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes. Place slider buns on a baking sheet and brush liberally with the garlic butter. Sprinkle the tops with plenty of the remaining 1/4 cup parmesan cheese. Bake until lightly golden brown, about 10 minutes.
- Top the grilled patties with a slice of cheese and three pepperoni slices each. Bake until the cheese has melted slightly, about 10 minutes.
- To assemble, split open the buns and spoon about 1 tablespoon of pizza sauce onto the bottom bun. Place a patty on each and top with another tablespoon of sauce. Place top bun on and they're ready to serve. Enjoy!