Italian Pesto Sliders
Number one favorite dish to serve for a party, these Italian Pesto Sliders are a threat! They are easy to make and serve a lot of people.
Equipment
- Baking sheet
Ingredients
- 9 slider buns
- 7 ounces (2 cups) rotisserie chicken or other suggestions, check notes
- 6 tablespoons pesto sauce
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese grated
- 3 tablespoons butter at room temperature
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons scallions sliced
Instructions
- Slice a whole loaf of slider buns lengthwise and carefully removing the top side.
- Layer the cooked chicken followed by the pesto sauce and use a spoon to spread evenly. Spread the mozzarella cheese and replace the bun top.
- To a small bowl, add the sliced scallions with butter and mix with a spoon.
- Brush the buns with melted butter mixed with green onions and garlic.
- Bake for 20 minutes at 360ºF/180°C to melt the cheese and lightly brown the sliders.
- Enjoy!
Notes
Storage:
Store the Italian Pesto Sliders in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the fridge. To reheat, bake in the oven at 212ºF/100ºC for 20 minutes.
Suitable for home freezing for up to 3 months. To reheat, bake in the oven at 212ºF/100ºC for 30 minutes.
Variations:
As the Italian Pesto Slider is a versatile dish, you can do with pretty much anything you have in your fridge, you can use as a filling:
- Pepperoni
- Ham
- Mortadela
- Turkey breast
- Tomatoes
- Bell Peppers
- Black olives
- Cheddar Cheese
- Gruyere Cheese