Name: Pizza Sliders
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 12 slider buns, halved -; 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil -; 1/2 onion, chopped -; 2 cloves garlic, minced -; 1 lb. ground beef -; 1 tsp. Italian seasoning, divided -; Kosher salt -; Freshly ground black pepper -; Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes -; 1 1/2 c. pizza sauce -; 12 slider rolls -; 2 c. shredded mozzarella -; 1/4 c. freshly grated Parmesan -; 2 tbsp. butter, melted -; 1 tsp. garlic powder -; 1/2 c. mini pepperoni -

Ingredients for - Pizza Sliders

1. 12 slider buns, halved

2. 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil

3. 1/2 onion, chopped

4. 2 cloves garlic, minced

5. 1 lb. ground beef

6. 1 tsp. Italian seasoning, divided

7. Kosher salt

8. Freshly ground black pepper

9. Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes

10. 1 1/2 c. pizza sauce

11. 12 slider rolls

12. 2 c. shredded mozzarella

13. 1/4 c. freshly grated Parmesan

14. 2 tbsp. butter, melted

15. 1 tsp. garlic powder

16. 1/2 c. mini pepperoni

How to cook deliciously - Pizza Sliders

1 . Stage

Preheat oven to 350°. Place the bottom halves of the slider buns in a small sheet tray.

2 . Stage

In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil, add onion and cook until tender, 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute more.

3 . Stage

Add ground beef then season with 1/2 teaspoon of Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until the beef is no longer pink, about 6 minutes. Drain fat then add the pizza sauce. Let simmer for 5 minutes.

4 . Stage

Spread ground beef mixture over the bottom buns, then sprinkle with about 1 cup mozzarella.

5 . Stage

Place the top bun halves on top, then brush with melted butter and sprinkle with the remaining Italian seasoning and garlic powder. Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan on top then add the pepperoni. Bake until the cheese has melted and the buns are slightly toasted, about 10 minutes.

6 . Stage

Let cool for 10 minutes in pan before serving.