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Meatball Parmesan Sliders Recipe

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These Meatball Parmesan Sliders are a delicious and crowd-pleasing appetizer or snack featuring soft Kings Hawaiian rolls stuffed with cheesy meatballs, marinara sauce, and a flavorful garlic butter spread. Perfect for parties or family gatherings, they’re baked to gooey, melty perfection with a golden, toasted top.

Ingredients

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  • 24 Kings Hawaiian Rolls (2 12-pack packages)
  • 24 meatballs (frozen or fresh)
  • 1 cup marinara sauce
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Garlic Butter Spread

  • 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 the oven: Set your oven to 375˚F (190˚C) to prepare for baking the sliders.
  2. Prepare garlic butter: In a small bowl, mix softened butter with fresh parsley, dried basil, dried thyme, kosher salt, garlic paste, and a pinch of red pepper flakes until well combined.
  3. Toast rolls: Arrange the 24 Kings Hawaiian rolls closely together in a 9×13-inch baking pan. Using a serrated knife, carefully cut out a small hole from the center of each roll to create space for the filling. Brush the tops and the inside edges of the holes with the garlic butter mixture evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 6-8 minutes to toast the rolls lightly and melt the butter. Remove the pan from the oven.
  4. Assemble sliders: Combine the mozzarella and parmesan cheese. Place half of this cheese mixture into each hole in the rolls. Then, place one meatball on top of the cheese in each roll’s hole. Spoon a dollop of marinara sauce over each meatball. Finally, sprinkle the remaining cheese evenly over the tops of all the sliders.
  5. Bake to finish: Return the pan to the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until the meatballs are heated through, and the cheese is fully melted and bubbly. Remove from the oven and serve warm.

Notes

  • You can use either fresh or frozen meatballs; just ensure frozen meatballs are fully cooked before assembling.
  • For extra heat, add more red pepper flakes to the garlic butter or top with sliced jalapeños before baking.
  • These sliders are best served warm but can be reheated in the oven to preserve the cheesy texture.
  • If you prefer, substitute gluten-free rolls to make the sliders gluten-free.
  • Use a serrated knife carefully when cutting holes in the rolls to avoid tearing the bread.

Keywords: Meatball sliders, Parmesan sliders, party appetizer, Hawaiian rolls, cheesy meatballs, baked sliders, easy party food

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