You can make a fast and delicious Hawaiian Roll Pizza (or pull-apart pizza slab) using a pack of sweet rolls as a soft, pillowy crust.
Ingredients
- 1 package hawaiian sweet rolls
- 1⁄2 cup butter (melted)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
- 1 cup pizza sauce
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese (shredded)
- 24 slices pepperoni
- 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese (grated)
Instructions
- Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) (or 350°F depending on your preference).
- Press Down the Rolls: Keep the Hawaiian rolls attached in a block. Use a large spatula or your hands to tamp down the center of the rolls, creating a flat surface while leaving a slightly raised edge to form a crust.
- Make the Garlic Butter: In a small bowl, mix the melted butter, minced garlic (or garlic powder), Italian seasoning, and half of the Parmesan cheese.
- First Bake (Toasting the Base): Brush most of the garlic-herb butter evenly across the top and edges of the pressed rolls. Bake for 5 to 6 minutes until lightly toasted. Remove from the oven and gently press down the center again if it puffed up.
- Add Sauce and Toppings: Spread the pizza sauce in a thin, even layer across the flattened center (avoid putting too much near the very edge so it doesn't get soggy). Add a layer of shredded mozzarella, then arrange your pepperoni slices (slightly overlapping) or other toppings, and top with the rest of the mozzarella.
- Bake Until Bubbly: Brush the outer crust edges with the remaining garlic butter and sprinkle with the extra Parmesan cheese. Return to the oven and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and the edges are golden brown (loosely tent with foil if the crust browns too fast).
- Slice and Serve: Let it cool for a couple of minutes, slice along the individual rolls, and serve.