Detroit-style pizza bites made with sweet Hawaiian slider buns, baked in a muffin tin until the edges are crispy and the cheese is melted. These quick, handheld pizza appetizers combine soft buns with a perfectly charred, cheesy exterior.
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Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Pour a small amount of olive oil into each cup of a 12-cup square muffin tin.
Sprinkle garlic parmesan seasoning into the oil in each cup.
Separate the slider buns and press the bottom half of each bun, cut-side up, into a cup of the muffin tin.
Spoon a layer of marinara sauce onto each bun.
Top each bun generously with shredded mozzarella cheese.
Arrange 2-3 pepperoni slices on top of the cheese on each pizza bite.
Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the edges are golden brown and crispy.
Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Store cooled pizza bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a 350°F oven for 5–7 minutes until warmed through.
muffin tin
Yes, but Hawaiian buns add sweetness that balances the savory toppings. Regular rolls will yield a less distinctive flavor.
The recipe makes 12 bites (one per bun), serving 3–4 as an appetizer or snack.
Yes. Cool completely, freeze in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks, and reheat in a 350°F oven for 5–7 minutes.
