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Meatball Parmesan Sliders Recipe

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These Meatball Parmesan Sliders are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or meal perfect for gatherings and family dinners. Soft King’s Hawaiian rolls are hollowed out, filled with a blend of mozzarella and parmesan cheeses, topped with savory meatballs and marinara sauce, then baked to perfection with a flavorful garlic butter glaze. Enjoy melty cheese, tender meatballs, and fragrant herbs all in one bite-sized slider.

Ingredients

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Sliders

  • 24 King’s Hawaiian Rolls (2 12-pack packages)
  • 24 meatballs (frozen or fresh)
  • 1 cup marinara sauce
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese

Garlic Butter

  • 1/4 cup butter (softened)
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
  • 1/2 tsp dried basil
  • 1/4 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp garlic paste
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 375˚F (190˚C) to ensure it’s ready for baking the sliders.
  2. Prepare garlic butter: Combine the softened butter, fresh parsley, dried basil, dried thyme, kosher salt, garlic paste, and red pepper flakes in a bowl. Mix well until all ingredients are fully incorporated and the mixture is uniform.
  3. Prep rolls: Arrange the King’s Hawaiian rolls snugly in a 9×13-inch baking pan. Using a serrated knife, carefully cut out a hole in the center of each roll to create space for the fillings. Brush the tops of the rolls and the edges of the holes evenly with the prepared garlic butter mixture.
  4. Toast rolls: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake the rolls for 6-8 minutes. This melts the garlic butter and toasts the rolls slightly. Remove the pan from the oven once done.
  5. Assemble sliders: Mix the mozzarella and parmesan cheese together. Spoon half of this cheese mixture into the hollowed centers of the rolls. Next, place one meatball inside each hole on top of the cheese. Add a dollop of marinara sauce over each meatball and then sprinkle the remaining cheese mixture evenly over the tops of all the sliders.
  6. Bake sliders: Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until the meatballs are heated through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  7. Serve: Remove from oven and allow sliders to cool for a couple of minutes before serving to enjoy warm, cheesy meatball goodness.

Notes

  • You can use frozen or fresh meatballs depending on convenience; adjust cooking time if using homemade fresh meatballs.
  • For extra heat, increase the red pepper flakes or add a dash of hot sauce inside the rolls.
  • Make sure rolls fit tightly in the baking dish so they bake evenly and hold together well.
  • Use a serrated knife for easier hollowing out of the rolls without squashing them.
  • Leftover sliders can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven for best texture.

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