Pepperoni Vodka Sauce Sliders
Updated Jul 14, 2025, Published on Feb 26, 2022
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I brought these pepperoni vodka sauce sliders to a Super Bowl Party and they were a big hit! These sliders are perfect to bring to a party or just to serve as a fun appetizer or even main course at home.
You can easily customize this recipe by swapping out the pepperoni for breaded chicken (air fry some chicken nuggets to keep things extra easy!) for a chicken parmesan version. Or keep it vegetarian by substituting the pepperoni for breaded eggplant to make an eggplant parmesan version!
Keep reading to learn how to make this slider recipe!
What ingredients do I need to make these sliders?
Vodka Sauce
- 1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 Shallot, minced
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes, use less or omit for a less spicy version
- 3 tbsp Tomato Paste
- 1/8 cup Vodka
- 1/3 cup Heavy Cream
- Kosher Salt and Black Pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese, freshly grated; divided
Other Slider Ingredients
- 1 package King's Hawaiian Original Hawaiian Sweet Rolls, 12 pack
- 9 slices from log Fresh Mozzarella Log, I bought the pre-sliced version and used enough to cover the sliders completely
- 1/2 tsp Dried Oregano
- 1/2 tsp Dried Basil
- 4 oz Pepperoni , use more or less; enough to cover
- 3 tbsp Butter, melted
- 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/2 tsp Italian Seasoning
- 1/8 cup Fresh Parsley, chopped
How do I make these pepperoni vodka sauce sliders?
Vodka Sauce
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add shallots and garlic and cook for about 3 minutes, stirring often. Add red pepper flakes and continue to stir often for another 2 minutes.
- Mix in tomato paste and cook for 4-5 minutes until dark red. Pour in vodka and stir often until the liquid is mostly cooked off, about 2 minutes.
- Turn heat to low and pour in heavy cream. Stir to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add about half of the freshly grated parmesan cheese. Stir to combine until melted.
Slider Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Meanwhile, in a baking dish, lay down the bottom half of the rolls. Spoon sauce onto the rolls and spread evenly. Top with slices of mozzarella cheese. Sprinkle on oregano and basil. Lay on slices of pepperoni. Sprinkle with a few tablespoons of parmesan cheese. Place the other half of the rolls on top.
- Melt butter and add garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and fresh parsley. Stir to combine. Brush the butter mixture on top of the buns. Sprinkle the remaining parmesan cheese on top.
- Bake for about 15-20 minutes in the preheated oven until the sliders are warm and the cheese is melted. Serve immediately
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Pepperoni Vodka Sauce Sliders
Creamy vodka sauce, salty pepperoni, and lots of cheese. These sliders are a fun and delicious appetizer that are sure to be a big hit at your next gathering!
Ingredients
Vodka Sauce
- 1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 Shallot, minced
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes, use less or omit for a less spicy version
- 3 tablespoon Tomato Paste
- 1/8 cup Vodka
- 1/3 cup Heavy Cream
- Kosher Salt & Black Pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese, freshly grated; divided
Other Slider Ingredients
- 1 package King's Hawaiian Original Hawaiian Sweet Rolls, 12 pack
- 9 slices Fresh Mozzarella, I bought a pre-sliced log of fresh mozzarella and used enough to cover the sliders completely
- 1/2 teaspoon Dried Oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon Dried Basil
- 4 oz Pepperoni , use more or less; enough to cover
- 3 tablespoon Butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
- 1/8 cup Fresh Parsley, chopped
Instructions
Vodka Sauce
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add shallots and garlic and cook for about 3 minutes, stirring often. Add red pepper flakes and continue to stir often for another 2 minutes.
- Mix in tomato paste and cook for 4-5 minutes until dark red. Pour in vodka and stir often until the liquid is mostly cooked off, about 2 minutes.
- Turn heat to low and pour in heavy cream. Stir to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add about half of the freshly grated parmesan cheese. Stir to combine until melted.
Slider Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Meanwhile, in a baking dish, lay down the bottom half of the rolls. Spoon sauce onto the rolls and spread evenly. Top with slices of mozzarella cheese. Sprinkle on oregano and basil. Lay on slices of pepperoni. Sprinkle with a few tablespoons of parmesan cheese. Place the other half of the rolls on top.
- Melt butter and add garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and fresh parsley. Stir to combine. Brush the butter mixture on top of the buns. Sprinkle the remaining parmesan cheese on top.
- Bake for about 15-20 minutes in the preheated oven until the sliders are warm and the cheese is melted. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition
Calories: 139kcal, Carbohydrates: 3g, Protein: 4g, Fat: 12g, Saturated Fat: 6g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 4g, Trans Fat: 0.3g, Cholesterol: 28mg, Sodium: 285mg, Potassium: 102mg, Fiber: 0.4g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 367IU, Vitamin C: 2mg, Calcium: 56mg, Iron: 0.5mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Brought these to a football watch party. They were gone before kickoff! Will be making again and making more next time haha