Ingredients
- 12 rolls Hawaiian sweet rolls , 1 package
- 8 ounces mozzarella cheese , sliced for sandwiches
- 8 ounces pepperoni , sliced
- butter , 5–6 ounces, softened
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 0.5 teaspoon oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
- marinara sauce , for serving
Mini Baked Grilled Pepperoni Sandwiches turn soft Hawaiian rolls into buttery little pizza-inspired sandwiches filled with pepperoni and sliced mozzarella. They're brushed with homemade garlic herb butter, baked until warm and golden, and served with marinara for dipping. Easy, cheesy, and made for sharing.
INSTRUCTIONS
MAKE THE GARLIC HERB BUTTER
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
In a small bowl, mix the softened butter with the parsley, oregano, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika until evenly combined.
ASSEMBLE THE SANDWICHES
Slice each Hawaiian roll into thirds. Spread garlic herb butter on one side of each piece.
Add sliced mozzarella and pepperoni between the pieces to build the mini sandwiches.
BUTTER & BAKE
Arrange the sandwiches in a baking dish and brush or spread the tops with more garlic herb butter.
Bake at 350°F for 10–15 minutes, flipping the sandwiches halfway through, until the cheese is melted and the rolls are warm and golden.
SERVE
Serve warm with marinara sauce for dipping.
MINI PEPPERONI SANDWICH TIPS
Use Softened Butter
Softened butter is much easier to mix with the seasonings and spread over the rolls without tearing them.
Keep an Eye on the Rolls
Hawaiian rolls brown quickly, so start checking the sandwiches toward the lower end of the baking time.
Serve Them Warm
These are best right out of the oven while the mozzarella is melted and the garlic herb butter is still warm.
