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Whenever I whip up these Baked Meatball Sliders, they disappear fast! I pack juicy meatballs into soft slider rolls, smother them with marinara, and finish them off with plenty of melty cheese. They’re always a hit at my table.
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If you’ve been around here for a while, you already know my mom makes the BEST meatballs ever. It’s my grandma’s famous recipe that she passed down, and my mom perfected—and honestly, nothing else compares. They’re hands-down my #1 recipe recommendation on The Cookie Rookie!
So of course, I had to take those legendary meatballs and turn them into the ultimate slider. Think juicy, flavorful meatballs smothered in tangy marinara, topped with melty cheese, and tucked into garlic-toasted buns. Pure heaven!
Whether I’m serving them up for game day or making them as an easy weeknight dinner, these meatball sliders always steal the show. They’re baked to perfection, simple to throw together, and bursting with flavor in every bite.
Meatball Sliders Recipe
Ingredients
- 12 meatballs any kind, thawed, or homemade
- 1 package Hawaiian Rolls 12-count
- 12 slices Provolone cheese
- 24 oz. marinara or spaghetti sauce or homemade
- ¼ cup unsalted butter melted
- ⅛ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 2 medium garlic cloves minced
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- ⅛ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
- fresh basil chopped
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Instructions
- Spray a 9×13 inch baking sheet or dish with nonstick spray.
- Slice the rolls in half horizontally and place the bottom halves in the baking sheet pan.1 package Hawaiian Rolls
- Place 6 slices of cheese evenly over the roll bottom—the slices will overlap a little.12 slices Provolone cheese
- Top the cheese with 12 meatballs (one per roll).12 meatballs
- Top each meatball with 1 teaspoon of sauce.24 oz. marinara or spaghetti sauce
- Add the remaining 6 slices of cheese over the meatballs.
- Place the tops of the buns on top.
- In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, black pepper, garlic, Italian seasoning and crushed red pepper. Brush the garlic butter over the rolls.¼ cup unsalted butter, ⅛ tsp freshly ground black pepper, 2 medium garlic cloves, ½ tsp Italian seasoning, ⅛ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- Tightly cover the sliders with sprayed aluminum foil and bake at 350°F for 20 minutes.
- Remove the foil, sprinkle with grated Parmesan and bake an additional 10-15 minutes.2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
- Remove from the oven and garnish with chopped fresh basil. Serve with a side of sauce, if desired. Enjoy!fresh basil
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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How to Make Baked Meatball Sliders Step by Step
Prepare a baking sheet: Spray a 9×13-inch baking sheet or dish with nonstick spray.
Prepare the rolls: Slice one package of Hawaiian rolls in half horizontally and place the bottom halves in the baking sheet pan.
Place 6 slices of cheese over the bottom rolls.
Layer with one meatball per roll.
Spoon 1 tsp of marinara sauce over each meatball.
Top with the remaining cheese slices.
Cover with the tops of the buns.
Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together ¼ cup unsalted butter, ⅛ tsp freshly ground black pepper, 2 medium garlic cloves, ½ tsp Italian seasoning, and ⅛ tsp crushed red pepper flakes. Brush over the tops of the rolls.
Bake the sliders: Cover the sliders with sprayed aluminum foil and bake at 350°F for 20 minutes.
Remove the foil and sprinkle with grated Parmesan and bake an additional 10-15 minutes.
Garnish and serve: Remove from the oven and garnish with chopped fresh basil. Serve with a side of sauce, if desired. Enjoy!
How to Store
These sliders are great for parties because you can prep, cover with foil, and place them in the fridge for a few hours.
Store uneaten sliders in the fridge for 3-4 days, reheat in the oven.
Though you can freeze the sliders, it’s probably best to freeze the components separately and then assemble them once they’ve defrosted in the fridge overnight. Store the components no longer than 2 months.
Serving Suggestions
These gorgeous mini burgers are great as appetizers, but they also make for a quick dinner option. I like to serve them with an easy cucumber salad and either a batch of loaded mashed potato casserole or baked sweet potato fries.
These meatball sliders sound delicious. I’m definitely going to try this recipe out .
Let us know how it goes, Susan!
These were really good and quick and easy to make. My only change would be to pre cook the meatballs. The bottom buns got soggy and the tops over cooked to get the meatballs to a correct internal temperature.
Definitely modify to your liking!
I made these meatball last night and they were delicious but I had the same issue. Bottom buns got soggy and the tops slightly hard because I had to cook longer to get the meatball to a correct internal picture. I said the same thing to cook the meatballs first. But they were still delicious, love your recipes!