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Pena's Pizza Sliders
Slider buns layered with Cascone's Original Pizza Sauce, mozzarella, and pepperoni, brushed with a garlic-herb butter and baked golden.
Ingredients
- 1 jar Cascone's Original Pizza Sauce
- 1 package Slider buns
- 8-10 slices Whole-milk mozzarella (sliced or shredded)
- Sliced pepperoni
- Crushed red pepper
- 1/2 tsp Oregano
- Fresh basil
- 1 tsp Granulated garlic
- Grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/4 stick Butter
Directions
- 1On a baking sheet, open the sliders. On the bottom side add Cascone's Pizza Sauce, mozzarella, torn fresh basil, pepperoni, parmesan, and a pinch of crushed red pepper.
- 2In a bowl, melt the butter and stir in the oregano, granulated garlic, and Italian seasoning. Place the top buns on the sliders and brush with the melted butter.
- 3Sprinkle with parmesan. Cover with foil and bake at 350F for 10 minutes. Uncover and finish until golden brown.
- 4Serve warm.
Which Cascone's sauce does Pena's Pizza Sliders use?
Pena's Pizza Sliders is made with Cascone's Original Pizza Sauce. Slider buns layered with Cascone's Original Pizza Sauce, mozzarella, and pepperoni, brushed with a garlic-herb butter and baked golden.
Recipe FAQ
- What sauce do you use for pizza sliders?
- Cascone's Original Pizza Sauce. It is already seasoned for pizza, so one jar is all the sauce this recipe needs.
- What temperature and how long do you bake pizza sliders?
- Bake at 350F. Cover with foil for the first 10 minutes, then uncover and finish until the tops are golden brown.
- What cheese is best for pizza sliders?
- Whole-milk mozzarella for the melt, finished with grated parmesan for sharpness. Both go on before baking.
- Can I assemble pizza sliders ahead of time?
- Yes. Build the tray, cover, and refrigerate, then bake before serving; add a few minutes to the covered bake time if they go in cold.
