Description
Irresistible garlic pizza dip sliders combine classic Italian flavors with crowd-pleasing comfort. Melted cheese, zesty marinara, and herbed rolls create a mouthwatering experience perfect for game day or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (12-count) package dinner rolls, halved lengthwise
- 1–1.5 cups marinara sauce
- ½ cup pepperoni, thinly sliced
- ¾ cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- ¾ cup provolone cheese, shredded
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 head garlic
- 3 tbsps (42 grams) salted butter, room temperature or melted
- 1 tbsp sage, fresh and chopped
- 2 teaspoons basil, dried
- 1 teaspoon oregano, dried
- 1 teaspoon parsley, dried
- 1 pinch chili flakes
- Extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling
Instructions
- Preparation Setup: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C), positioning rack in center for optimal heat distribution.
- Garlic Roasting: Slice garlic head top, drizzle with olive oil, wrap in aluminum foil, and roast for 40-55 minutes until cloves turn golden and tender.
- Slider Foundation: Arrange roll bottoms on lined baking sheet, spreading marinara sauce uniformly across surface.
- Cheese Layer: Distribute mozzarella, provolone, and half the parmesan cheese evenly, creating a creamy base.
- Protein Placement: Add pepperoni slices strategically across cheese layer for enhanced flavor profile.
- Garlic Butter Fusion: Squeeze roasted garlic cloves, blend with salted butter, remaining parmesan, sage, basil, oregano, parsley, and chili flakes.
- Assembly: Position roll tops, generously spread garlic butter mixture over entire surface, ensuring complete coverage.
- Baking Process: Cover with foil, bake for 10 minutes, then uncover and continue baking for additional 10 minutes until cheese melts perfectly.
- Finishing Touch: Remove from oven, brush tops with remaining garlic butter, allowing flavors to intensify.
- Serving: Present immediately while hot, delivering a rich, multilayered culinary experience.
Notes
- Garlic Roasting Technique: Slice off the garlic head’s top and drizzle with olive oil to ensure even, caramelized roasting that releases deep, rich flavors.
- Cheese Layer Strategy: Distribute mozzarella and provolone evenly to create a uniform, melty base that guarantees delicious coverage in every bite.
- Foil Baking Protection: Cover sliders with foil initially to prevent excessive browning and ensure gentle, even heating of the delicate rolls.
- Flavor Enhancing Finale: Brush remaining garlic butter on top after baking to intensify the aromatic herb and butter profile, elevating the overall taste experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55-65 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg