Meatball sliders are the ultimate crowd-pleaser, combining juicy meatballs, zesty marinara, and melty mozzarella all packed into soft Hawaiian rolls. These bite-sized sandwiches are full of Italian-inspired flavor and make a fun, satisfying option for any occasion.
With just 15 minutes of prep and a short bake, these sliders come together quickly and easily. Using pre-cooked meatballs and store-bought rolls keeps things simple, while a buttery garlic topping adds extra flavor and a golden finish.
If you love easy slider sandwiches you may also want to try these pizza sliders.
Perfect for game days, parties, or an easy weeknight dinner, these meatball sliders are guaranteed to be a hit. Serve them warm and watch how fast they disappear.
Ingredients
- Hawaiian Sweet Rolls
- Meatballs, frozen fully cooked
- Marinara sauce
- Mozzarella cheese, shredded
- Butter
- Garlic powder
- Grated Parmesan cheese
- Dried parsley flakes
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
Throw together a batch of these easy meatball sliders for your next get together by following these easy instructions.
Step one: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Step two: Set the sliders into a baking sheet or dish and use a knife to cut a circle in the center out of each slider roll. Push the center circle into the roll.
Step three: Melt the butter, and generously brush the rolls inside and out.
Step four: Sprinkle garlic over the butter. Sprinkle some cheese into the center of each roll where you made the hole, then top with a meatball, gently pushing the meatball into the hole.
Step five: Top each of the meatballs with marinara sauce, then sprinkle the rest of the cheese over the rolls.
Step six: Sprinkle with parmesan cheese, then parsley.
Step seven: Transfer the baking dish to the oven, and bake for 18-20 minutes, until the cheese is melted.
Hint: best served warm.
Storage
These can be kept for 2 - 3 days, covered in the refrigerator. Alternatively, they can be frozen for up to 6 months.
Meatball Sliders
Equipment
- Measuring Cups and spoons
- Baking sheet or dish
- Knife
- Small Bowl
- Silicone Brush
Ingredients
- 12 pack Hawaiian Sweet Rolls
- 12 Meatballs frozen, fully cooked
- 1 cup Marinara Sauce
- 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese shredded
- 3 tablespoon Butter
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tablespoon Parmesan Cheese grated
- .5 teaspoon Parsley Flakes dried
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Set the sliders into a baking sheet or dish and use a knife to cut a circle in the center out of each slider roll. Push the center circle into the roll.
- Melt the butter, and generously brush the rolls inside and out.
- Sprinkle garlic over the butter.
- Sprinkle some cheese into the center of each roll where you made the hole, then top with a meatball, gently pushing the meatball into the hole.
- Top each of the meatballs with marinara sauce, then sprinkle the rest of the cheese over the rolls.
- Sprinkle with parmesan cheese, then parsley.
- Transfer the baking dish to the oven, and bake for 18-20 minutes, until the cheese is melted.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
These can be kept for 2 - 3 days, covered in the refrigerator. Alternatively, they can be frozen for up to 6 months.
Nutrition information provided is just an estimate and may vary based on specific ingredients used.
