These meatball sliders are the perfect EASY appetizer to make for your next party! Made with Hawaiian rolls, meatballs, marinara, and mozzarella all topped with delicious butter and Parmesan seasoning.
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Meatball Sliders on Hawaiian Rolls
With the Super Bowl coming up, I thought I would share these delicious meatball sliders that happen to be one of our favorite game-day snacks! These meatball sliders will definitely be on the menu, as well as our buffalo chicken dip, little smokies, and jalapeno poppers.
These meatball sliders are really easy to make and are the perfect appetizer or meatball dinner idea for both kids and adults. We also love this Hawaiian meatball appetizer!
We still love the classic ham and cheese sliders or breakfast sliders with bacon, but it’s definitely fun to switch it up sometimes…especially if we have leftover homemade meatballs.
The parmesan topping on the meatball sliders is really what makes them. It’s buttery, cheesy, and full of Italian flavors. Plus you can’t beat the gooey melted mozzarella cheese.
Ingredients for Meatball Sliders
The ingredients for these meatball sliders are so simple! Use your favorite rolls, add your favorite meatballs, and bring on the marinara sauce for the perfect combination! This Italian favorite is a quick and easy meal that can feed a crowd!
Find the full printable recipe with specific measurements below.
- Hawaiian rolls: You can use any kind of dinner roll or slider buns, however, I prefer to use my Hawaiian rolls recipe because they are super soft. Store-bought works, too!
- Meatballs: You can buy store-bought in the frozen sections. I also like to use my homemade meatballs.
- Marinara: I love homemade sauce, but usually use a good quality store-bought jar. Pasta sauce will also work too!
- Mozzarella: You could use slices of mozzarella cheese or shredded.
- Butter: I prefer using salted butter for extra flavor. Butter the baking dish ahead of time to help from sticking as well as melted butter for the crispiness of the buns.
- Italian seasoning: This adds the perfect flavor. Here is my homemade Italian seasoning.
- Parmesan: Adds a great cheesy taste on top.
How to Make Meatball Sliders
The assembly for this meatball sliders recipe is pretty easy. Get started assembling your meatball subs with fresh or frozen ground beef meatballs. Layer each ingredient and bake! It is a delicious appetizer for a party or a fun dinner with extra sides for a complete meal!
- Cook meatballs. Warm up a saucepan on the stovetop. Heat the meatballs in the marinara sauce in a large bowl.
- Prepare. Butter a 9×13 dish and then place the bottom half of the rolls into the pan. Place a meatball on top of each roll and then top with marinara. Sprinkle mozzarella on top. Then place the top of the rolls on.
- Brush and bake. Brush the butter mixture over the top. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 12 minutes.
- Bake uncovered. Uncover and bake an additional 5 to 7 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and the cheese is melted.
5 star review
“So easy and delicious. My daughter who is picky loved it. I made it with the Impossible bar and meatballs. It was yummy.”
-Vickie
Recipe FAQs
Make these meatball sliders into a complete meal with coleslaw, pasta salad, or this fruit salad for favorite sides.
I’ve used both! If I have the time, I prefer to cook homemade meatballs. I think they have a little more flavor. You can definitely use frozen meatballs though, as long as they are cooked! Both turn out super yummy!
Sure! Just assemble them earlier, cover them with foil, and stick them in the fridge. Then bake once ready to serve. So easy!
Storing Meatball Sliders
Place the sliders in an airtight container and store them in the refrigerator for three days. When ready to reheat place in the microwave, oven, or air fryer until warmed up.
Make it a party with more sliders! These Ham and Cheese Rolls are comfort food dining at their finest.
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Meatball Sliders
Ingredients
- 12 Hawaiian rolls
- 12 meatballs , cooked
- 1 to 1 ½ cups marinara sauce
- 1 to 2 cups mozzarella cheese , shredded
- ¼ cup butter , melted
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 Tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350° F. Butter a 9×13 dish and then place the bottom half of the rolls into the pan. Place a meatball on top of each roll and then top evenly with marinara. Sprinkle mozzarella on top.
- Meanwhile, stir together the butter, Italian seasoning, garlic powder and parmesan cheese in a small bowl. Then place top of the rolls on. Pour butter mixture over the top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 12 minutes. Uncover and bake and additional 5 to 7 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and the cheese is melted.
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Nutrition
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
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So easy and delicious. My daughter who is picky loved it. I made it with the Impossible bar and meatballs. It was yummy.
So glad to hear Vickie! Thanks for your review :)
How easily do these transport? Would they been good for an hour and a half before a party starts (no oven available), or would they get soggy?
The bread may get a little soggy. I prefer to serve them right away, or within the half hour.
Is the nutrition info for one serving? (one meatball)
Yes correct, nutrition is for 1 slider (with 1 meatball) :)