Mini Hawaiian Roll Pizzas: Sweet Ham & Pineapple Sliders for Parties

Turn a pack of Hawaiian rolls into an easy, indulgent pizza crust. The rolls bake into a soft, slightly sweet base topped with garlic butter, sauce, melty cheese, and crispy-edged pepperoni. This Hawaiian Roll Pizza is quick to assemble and a hit with both kids and adults.

Shortcut Homemade Pizza

Hawaiian rolls are fluffy, pillowy, and slightly sweet — qualities that make them perfect for sliders, stuffed French toast, or as a standalone side. Pressed together and baked, they become a thick, tender pizza crust that soaks up garlic butter and sauce while staying soft inside. The finished pizza features a golden, slightly crisp edge and a soft, flavorful interior.

First, a generous layer of garlic butter is brushed across the pressed rolls so it soaks into the seams. Next comes pizza sauce and a heavy layer of shredded mozzarella. Pepperoni goes on top to crisp around the edges and release a bit of savory oil as it bakes. The result is bubbly cheese, crackling pepperoni, and a crust that’s toasted on the outside but pillowy beneath.

This recipe is straightforward, fast, and adaptable — a fun alternative to traditional pizza that’s ideal for weeknights, parties, or when you want something comforting with minimal effort.

What You’ll Need

Ingredients for this pepperoni Hawaiian Roll Pizza:

Hawaiian Rolls – one 24-count package (makes about 8 large slices).

Butter + Garlic – melted or partially melted butter mixed with minced garlic (or garlic powder) and dried parsley to make garlic butter.

Pizza Sauce – your preferred jarred or homemade sauce.

Mozzarella – 2 cups shredded, preferably freshly shredded from a block.

Parmesan – grated, for sprinkling on the crust.

Pepperoni – about 20 slices, or adjust to taste.

How to Make Hawaiian Roll Pizza

Prep the rolls:
Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C). Keep the rolls in their cardboard tray. Using a large spatula, press the rolls down so they fuse into a single slab, leaving roughly a 1.5″ border of outer rolls untouched to form a crust.

Make garlic butter:
Combine the butter, minced garlic (or garlic powder), and dried parsley. Reserve about 2 tablespoons to brush on the finished crust.

Initial bake:
Brush about 4 tablespoons of the garlic butter over the top, edge to edge. Bake for 5–7 minutes until lightly toasted. Press the rolls again to redefine the crust edge.

Assemble:
Spread the pizza sauce across the flattened center. Top with shredded mozzarella and arrange pepperoni slices. Sprinkle the crust edge with grated Parmesan.

Bake:
Return to the oven and bake about 20 minutes, until the cheese is fully melted and the crust is browned and slightly crisp. If the crust edges brown too quickly, cover them with foil to prevent burning.

Finish and serve:
Brush the outer crust with the reserved garlic butter and add a final sprinkle of Parmesan. Slice into portions and serve warm.

Looking for More Hawaiian Roll Recipes?

Try other ideas using Hawaiian rolls, such as stuffed French toast or savory sliders. These rolls are versatile and work well for both sweet and savory recipes.

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