Pizza Sliders

1 . Stage

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment, and place a cooling rack on baking sheet. Spray rack with cooking spray.

2 . Stage

Stir together mozzarella, Italian cheese blend, basil, pepper, and 1 1/2 teaspoons of the Italian seasoning in a small bowl until combined. Set aside. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

3 . Stage

Stir together pizza sauce and pesto in another small bowl. Set aside. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

4 . Stage

Without separating the individual rolls, cut the entire slab of rolls in half horizontally using a serrated knife. Place bottom layer of rolls on the prepared baking sheet. Set top layer of rolls aside.

5 . Stage

Sprinkle bottom layer of rolls evenly with half of the cheese mixture; top evenly with half of pepperoni and half of the sauce. Repeat layers once. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

6 . Stage

Bake in the preheated oven until cheese melts, about 15 minutes. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

7 . Stage

Meanwhile, combine butter, Parmesan, garlic powder, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning in a small saucepan; cook over medium, stirring occasionally, until butter melts, 1 to 2 minutes. Set aside.

8 . Stage

Remove rolls from oven, and add top layer of rolls; brush top of rolls evenly with butter mixture. Return to preheated oven, and bake until rolls are golden brown and crisp, about 5 minutes. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

9 . Stage

Separate the rolls, and serve immediately. DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS