These meatball sliders are the perfect EASY appetizer to make for your next party! Made with Hawaiian rolls, meatballs, marinara, mozzarella and topped with a 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 for both kids and adults. 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!
- Hawaiian rolls: You can use any kind of dinner roll, however I prefer Hawaiian rolls because they are super soft.
- 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.
- Mozzarella: You could use sliced or shredded.
- Butter: I prefer using salted butter for extra flavor.
- 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 these meatball sliders is pretty easy. Check out how to get started below. Scroll down for the printable meatball slider recipe.
- 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 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.
Do you Make your own Meatballs or use Frozen?
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!
Can you Make Meatball Sliders Ahead of Time?
Sure! Just assemble them earlier, cover with foil and stick in the fridge. Then bake once ready to serve. So easy!
We love to serve these with cheesy funeral potatoes! Comfort food dining at its 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.
Did you make this recipe? Don’t forget to give it a star rating below!
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) :)
This recipe is so simple and easy! I used Impossible Meatballs and I couldn’t believe how delicious it is! The topping just elevates the whole recipe!
So happy to hear you enjoyed the recipe, Christa! :)
Excellent recipe, and super easy! I used frozen Johnsonville Italian meatballs (I highly recommend) . Almost as good as home made meatballs. I used 6 inch club rolls for a little bigger portion. I put 3 meatballs in each roll. The butter sauce really makes it! Thanks for sharing recipe, I highly recommend!
Sounds so delicious! So glad you enjoyed them :)
Delicious! Love your recipes! You are a joy to follow on Instagram! God bless.
My entire family loved it! Will definitely make this many more times.
I’m so glad your family loves it! :)
These were delicious!! I made them for a party and they were the first to go. My husband LOVES them. Made them again just for him. Plan on making them for Superbowl. :)
I’m so glad you enjoyed them! Thanks for your comment and review Jerylyn. :)
It was super easy and very convenient to make! My whole family loved it. I would totally recommend doing this recipe for a get together or party.
I’m so glad you enjoyed them!
Very easy recipe to make and very yummy. I used frozen meatballs and heated them in the sauce before putting them in the rolls.
I’m so glad you enjoyed them! :)
My family really like Kelly sauce and meat balls
These slides were absolutely delicious! I used my own Italian meatball recipe for the meatballs. A big hit as an appetizer on Thanksgiving.
Homemade meatballs would take this recipe over the top! Thanks for your comment!