Mozzarella Meatball Sliders on Hawaiian Rolls

Like a mini version of a meatball sub, this amazing meatball slider recipe is the perfect party food! Super-simple to make, these meatball sliders Hawaiian rolls use frozen meatballs, marinara sauce and shredded mozzarella and parmesan cheeses.

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Love making sliders for your watch party? Check out our Italian Sliders which are fantastic for any gathering of friends and family.

If you’re looking to make something to watch the big game, these meatball sliders are a fantastic option. Made with simple, store-bought ingredients, this slider recipe comes together easily and will feed a crowd.

How do I make meatball sliders?

Because I’m all about making things as simple as possible, I specify ingredients that are pre-made, like frozen meatballs and packaged Hawaiian sweet rolls that you can pick up at the grocery store.  

Yes, if you have a meatball recipe that you love, feel free to use it. If you love the ease and convenience of cooking with frozen meatballs check out our Skillet Tortellini and Meatballs Marinara recipe.

However, for this specific recipe I like to use the frozen Italian meatballs making these sliders come together quickly and easily.  

Along with the frozen meatballs, I also use a large package of Hawaiian Sweet Rolls, a jar of marinara sauce, shredded Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses and a few other simple ingredients making these sliders come together in a snap.

Step 1: Meat the meatballs in marinara sauce

You’ll start by heating the frozen meatballs in a skillet with a jar of marinara sauce.  Once the meatballs are heated all the way through, you’ll place them on the bottom portion of the rolls.  

Helpful tip: many people make their sliders in a baking dish, however, I like to use a baking sheet instead.  It makes cutting and serving the sandwiches much easier.  

Step 2: Top the Meatballs with the shredded Parmesan and mozzarella

From here, I top the meatballs with the shredded Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses, and then top with the upper portions of the rolls.  

Slicing tip: if you can, use a long serrated knife to cut through the entire package of rolls, leaving the top half of the rolls in one large piece.  Once you top with the cheeses, you’ll then place the top half of the rolls over the cheese covered meatballs.

Love cooking with frozen meatballs? Check out my recipe for Dump and Bake Meatball Casserole.

Step 3: Brush Meatball Sliders with Butter and Top with Parmesan Cheese

From here, brush the tops of the rolls with the melted butter, garlic and herb mixture, and then give it a final topping of grated Parmesan cheese. Then, your sliders are ready to go into the oven.  

I also brush the top of my Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders and Barbecue Chicken Sliders with this same butter herb topping, and it make an amazing difference in the favor.

How long should I bake meatball sliders?

I would recommend baking just 8-10 minutes.  Because the meatballs are already cooked, the oven just needs to melt the cheeses.

How do I keep meatball sliders Hawaiian rolls warm for a party?

If you’re serving your sliders for a party and want to keep them warm.  Reduce the heat in your oven (to approximately 225 degrees), cover the sliders with foil, and bring out when you are ready to serve.

Check out my Cranberry Sauce Meatballs, my Crock Pot Jalapeno Popper Dip, Rotel Cheese Dip and my Crock Pot Spinach Artichoke Dip, which are all slow cooker appetizer recipes, and make great party appetizers.

How do I serve Meatball Sliders Hawaiian rolls for a party?

Once your sliders come out of the oven they’ll be ready to serve right away.  I would recommend using your serrated knife to cut through all of the sliders, and placing a toothpick in the center of each roll & meatball.  

This will help keep the sandwiches together and in individual portions, and much easier to grab and serve for your guests.

What should I serve with meatball sliders?

Marinara sauce is perfect for dipping on the side. Be sure to reserve the marinara sauce that you cook your meatballs in to enjoy as a dipping sauce.  

Here are a few sides to go with this meatball slider recipe:

• Italian Tortellini Salad
• Slow Cooker Cheesy Hash Brown Casserole
• Parmesan Ranch Steak Fries
• Slow Cooker Parmesan Ranch Snack Mix
• Zesty Italian Pasta Salad

I have to say that as soon as I took these sliders out of the oven, my boys DEVOURED them!  They smell pretty darn amazing when heating in the oven, and they were sniffing around the kitchen right away to see if they could get their hands on these mini sandwiches.  

Needless to say that of the 24 that I made, I had just a few left by the end of the evening.  I can definitely attest that they are darn tasty!  I will definitely be making them again for our Super Bowl party in a few weeks, and may even make a double batch!

If you loved these easy meatball sliders, check out these other slider and appetizer recipes:

• Pepperoni Pizza Sliders
• Philly Cheesesteak Sliders
• Italian Sliders on Hawaiian Rolls
• BBQ Pork Loin Sliders at Real Housemoms
• Cream Cheese Corn Dip
• White Queso Dip
• Sheet Pan Steak Nachos

Here’s the easy, delicious recipe for my Parmesan Mozzarella Meatball Sliders:

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Mozzarella Meatball Sliders on Hawaiian Rolls

Erin Indahl-Fink

Like a mini version of a meatball sub, these amazing Meatball Sliders are the perfect party food! Super-simple to make, this easy slider recipe is great for serving at your next watch party and also makes for a great pot-luck dish.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 25 minutes mins

Course Dips and Appetizers

Cuisine Italian American

Servings 24 Sliders

Calories 147 kcal

Equipment

• Sauce Brush I love this OXO Sauce brush!
• Sheet Pan These USA Stainless Steel Sheet Pans are amazing!

Ingredients

  

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• 1 (24 count pkg.) Hawaiian Sweet Rolls
• 1 (26 oz. pkg.) Italian Meatballs, frozen
• 1 (24 oz. jar) Marinara sauce
• 1 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
• 1 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese shredded

Garlic herb topping:

• 4 Tablespoons butter melted
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic about 2 cloves
• 1 teaspoon Italian herbs
• 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

Instructions

 

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Set aside.
• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Simmer the frozen meatballs with about a 1/2 cup of water. Cover and stir the meatballs occasionally until no longer frozen, and are warmed all the way through (about 7-10 minutes.) Add the jar of marinara sauce, reduce heat to medium and bring the sauce a meatballs to a simmer. Once simmering, remove from heat.
• On the lined baking sheet, place the entire package of rolls still all in one large piece/loaf. Using a serrated knife, slice the entire loaf of rolls horizontally, half way up the sides of the rolls. Remove the top half section of the rolls.
• Reserving the heated marinara sauce, place a cooked meatball on each individual roll section (24 meatballs.) Cover the meatballs with the shredded mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Top the cheese covered meatballs with the top section of the rolls.
• In a small dish or cup, combine the melted butter, garlic and Italian herbs. Brush the tops of the rolls with the butter mixture. Then, sprinkle the tops of the rolls with the grated Parmesan cheese.
• Bake at 375 degrees for 10 minutes or just until the cheese are melted. Watch the bread so it doesn't over-brown.
• Remove from oven and serve right away. Serve with reserved marinara sauce for dipping.

Notes

1 serving is two meatball sliders.

Best Pan: I highly recommend making these sliders on a baking sheet. They are much easier to cut and serve once they come out of the oven. This USA Pans Stainless Steel Non-Stick Baking Sheet is my go-to pan!

Storage & reheating: these sliders are best when served same day. If you have leftovers, I recommend covering with foil and reheating in the oven at 300 degrees until fully warmed through. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 147kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 8gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 32mgSodium: 409mgSugar: 1g

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