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baked meatball sliders with cheese
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Meatball Sliders Recipe

These Baked Meatball Sliders are a crowd pleaser! Juicy meatballs slathered in marinara sauce and cheese, nestled between soft slider rolls.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: appetizer or main course
Cuisine: American
Difficulty: Easy
Servings: 12 sliders (6 people)
Author: Becky Hardin

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
  • tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 medium garlic cloves minced
  • ½ tsp Italian seasoning
  • tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
  • fresh basil chopped

Instructions

  • Spray a 9x13 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

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Nutrition

Calories: 245kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 44mg | Sodium: 569mg | Potassium: 260mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 547IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 166mg | Iron: 1mg