Italian Meatball Sliders

These Italian Meatball Sliders are the ultimate party food. Packed with flavor and easy to assemble, they’re sure to be a crowd-pleaser at your next gathering. Juicy meatballs simmered in a rich marinara sauce, topped with melted mozzarella cheese – need I say more?

Author: It is a Keeper

Meal Type: Peanuts Free

Cuisine: Italian

Difficulty: EASY

Prep. Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Servings: 12 sliders

Calories: 167 kcal per serving

Ingredients

10 ounces - Hawaiian rolls
½ tsp - Garlic powder
1 cup - Mozzarella cheese
1 cup - marinara sauce
12 - Meatballs
4 tablespoons - Butter
Parmesan cheese
Fresh Parsley

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
Use your fingers to make a small hole in the center of each roll.
In a small bowl mix the garlic powder with the melted butter until well combined.
Brush the garlic butter inside the hole and all over the outside of the rolls.
Add about a tablespoon of sauce into each roll then bake for 6-8 minutes.
Place a meatball in hole of each roll.
Spoon more sauce over the top of the meatball.
Sprinkle the mozzarella cheese evenly over the top of the rolls and return to the oven for 10-15 minutes until the meatballs are hot and the cheese is melted.
Garnish with parmesan cheese and parsley then serve immediately and enjoy!

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