Meatball Slider Bombs
These Meatball Slider Bombs are individual, cheesy, meaty explosions that are easy to assemble and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Perfect for gatherings, they offer a delightful combination of tender bread, savory meatballs, tangy marinara, and gooey melted cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 35 mins
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian option available
Ingredients
Scale
1 (12-pack) Hawaiian Sweet Rolls
12 medium-sized Cooked Meatballs
1 cup Marinara Sauce
8 oz Mozzarella Cheese
2 tbsp Butter, unsalted
1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
1/2 tsp Dried Italian Seasoning
2 tbsp Parmesan Cheese
1 tbsp Fresh Parsley
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish
- Slice each Hawaiian roll in half horizontally, keeping them mostly intact
- Hollow out a small amount of bread from the center of each bottom half of the rolls
- Place a tablespoon of marinara sauce into each hollowed-out center
- Add a cooked meatball and a cube or sprinkle of mozzarella cheese on top
- Cap each slider with the top half of the roll
- Arrange the assembled sliders in the baking dish
- Melt the butter and stir in garlic powder and Italian seasoning
- Brush the tops of the sliders with the seasoned butter and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, until golden brown and cheese is melted
- Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve immediately
Notes
Don't over-sauce to avoid soggy sliders.
Use pre-cooked meatballs for best results.
Hollowing out bread helps keep the filling inside.
Find it online: https://onthatplate.com/meatball-slider-bombs/