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.
Meatball Sliders on Hawaiian Rolls
With the big game coming up, I thought I would share these delicious meatball sliders that happen to be one of our favorite Super Bowl snack ideas! 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 these Hawaiian meatballs!
We still love the classic ham and cheese sliders, this pizza sliders recipes or breakfast sliders with bacon, but it’s 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 some air fryer meatballs in the freezer I use those. 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 or BBQ pulled pork sliders are comfort food dining at their finest.
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Meatball Sliders
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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.
Nutrition
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
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Categorized as: American, Appetizers, Mini appetizers, Super Bowl
Jamielyn Nye is the founder and recipe creator at I Heart Naptime. She is the author of the I Heart Naptime Cookbook and shares easy family-friendly recipes and desserts for every occasion.
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!
How do you freeze these? Cooked?
I’m going to make it
Hope you enjoy!
These are going on my Superbowl menu. I don’t know anyone who wouldn’t enjoy a meatball slider!
I love how quick, easy, and comforting these sliders are! Such a family-friendly option for crazy weeknights!
Definitely one of my go-tos on busy nights! :)
These look absolutely amazing! I want to make them for a super bowl party and was wondering if frozen meatballs can be substituted for fresh? Thanks! I just love this. Thanks for the great share.
Hi Dustin! You can definitely substitute the frozen meatballs for fresh. I would just cook them first before adding them to the slider. :)
Will these become soggy if I make them and serve them 4 or 5 hours later?
You could prep them earlier, but I would wait to bake them until you’re ready to serve.
These are so delicious. I made it for my little family of 3 on a cold rainy day & our toddler loved it. Usually it’s hard to make her eat something new but this was a go-go!!??
I made these today and they were a big hit! Thanks for a great recipe!
They look delish! Do you make your own meatballs or use frozen?
I’ve used both in the past! As long as they are cooked, you’re good to go. :)
These would be great for a snow day, too!!