Best 8 Cheesy Meatball Sliders Recipes

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Craving a delightful appetizer or a main course that tantalizes your taste buds? Look no further than cheesy meatball sliders! These delectable bites combine juicy meatballs, melted cheese, and soft slider buns to create a symphony of flavors and textures. Whether you're hosting a party, a casual get-together, or simply seeking a comforting meal, this article will guide you through the culinary journey of crafting the perfect cheesy meatball sliders. Discover the art of selecting high-quality ingredients, preparing tender meatballs, and assembling these sliders with precision. Get ready to indulge in a culinary masterpiece that will leave your taste buds craving more.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

BAKED CHEESY MEATBALL SLIDERS RECIPE WITH HAWAIIAN SWEET ROLLS



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Entertaining is so easy with these meatball sliders! Made with homemade meatballs in a marinara sauce and two different kinds of Italian cheese, these sliders are sure to become a holiday or game day food favorite.

Provided by Karrie | Tasty Ever After

Categories     Appetizer/Entree

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons garlic powder
2 cups Stella Cheese Mozzarella or Fontinella cheese , shredded and divided
1/2 cup Stella Cheese Asiago or Parmesan cheese , shredded or shaved
1 (12 pack) Hawaiian sweet rolls
12 (1 inch diameter) cooked meatballs
1 cup marinara sauce
2 tablespoons fresh flat leafed parsley (optional) , chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350F/176C degrees and heat through the meatballs in the marinara sauce over medium-low stove temperature.
  • Lightly grease with butter a 9x12 baking dish. Separate the top of the bread bun from the bottom and place the bottom in the bottom of a 9x13 baking pan.
  • Using a cookie cutter or your fingers, cut out 1 inch diameter circle in each top bun. Brush olive oil over the cut top of the bottom bread bun, then sprinkle with garlic power. Evenly distribute 1/2 cup of Stella Mozzarella or Fontinella cheese and the 1/2 cup of Asiago or Parmesan cheese over the top. Place dabs of the marinara sauce (about 1/2 cup) across top of cheese and top with the bread bun top layer.
  • Place one meatball in each hole of the bun and can dab each with a little extra marinara, if desired. Evenly top with the remaining 1 1/2 cups of Mozzarella or Fontinella cheese.
  • Cover top loosely with aluminum foil for 10 minutes. Uncover and bake an additional 12 minutes, or until cheese is all melted and insides are heated through.
  • Remove from oven and sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley. Serve immediately!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 146 kcal, Carbohydrate 3 g, Protein 8 g, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 28 mg, Sodium 306 mg, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHEESY MEATBALL SLIDERS



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A delicious recipe for meatball sliders!

Provided by Delish D'Lites

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 pound 93/7 ground turkey
1 pound 80/20 ground beef
1/4 cup onion (grated)
2 cloves garlic (grated)
1/3 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
1/3 cup plain breadcrumbs
1/3 Parmesan cheese (grated)
2 eggs
1/2 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 24- ounce jars marinara sauce
dinner rolls (for serving)
2 cups grated mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the onion, garlic, parsley, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, eggs, milk, red pepper, flakes, oregano, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Stir to combine thoroughly before adding the meat.
  • Then add the meat to the breadcrumb mixture.
  • Form the meatballs, using the size of your dinner rolls as a guide. I made mine a little bigger than a golf ball.
  • Broil the meatballs at 400 degrees for 15-20 minutes, until they're golden brown, flipping them once during cooking.
  • While the meatballs cook, heat up the marinara sauce in a saucepan on medium heat.
  • After the meatballs are browned, remove them from the oven and place them into the hot marinara sauce.
  • Lower the heat and simmer the meatballs for another 15 minutes.
  • Toast the slider buns until they're slightly golden, then place the bun bottoms onto a baking sheet.
  • Place a meatball onto each bun, and top each meatball with a generous sprinkle of mozzarella cheese.
  • Broil the meatballs at 400 degrees F for 3-5 minutes, just until the cheese is melted.
  • Place a bun top onto each slider, then serve.

CHEESY MEATBALL SLIDERS



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These sliders are a fun way to serve meatballs at your party without using a slow cooker. Made on mini Hawaiian rolls, they have a hint of sweetness to balance out all the wonderful Italian seasonings. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers     Lunch

Time 1h30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 cup Italian-style bread crumbs
3 tablespoons prepared pesto
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 jar (24 ounces) pasta sauce
1 package (18 ounces) Hawaiian sweet rolls
12 slices part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 cup melted butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese or shredded Italian cheese blend
Minced fresh basil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Combine ground beef, bread crumbs, pesto and egg; mix lightly. Shape into 12 meatballs; place on a greased rack in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake until browned and a thermometer reads 160°, about 35 minutes. Toss meatballs with sauce; set aside., Meanwhile, without separating rolls, cut horizontally in half; arrange bottom halves in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Place half of cheese slices over roll bottoms; sprinkle with oregano. Add meatballs and sauce. Top with remaining cheese slices and bun tops., Combine butter, olive oil, garlic, Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes; brush over buns. Bake, covered, for 20 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with Parmesan and shredded mozzarella., Bake, uncovered, until cheese is melted, 10-15 minutes longer. Sprinkle with basil before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 514 calories, Fat 25g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 120mg cholesterol, Sodium 856mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 33g protein.

EASY CHEESY MEATBALL SLIDERS



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Game day eats! Easy Cheesy Meatball Sliders are so super simple to make and great for a crowd!

Provided by Kellie

Categories     Appetizer     Dinner     lunch

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 8

12 slider or small dinner rolls
1/4 cup basil pesto
12 Farm Rich Italian Meatballs
1/2 cup marinara sauce
9 slices provolone cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
4 tablespoons butter (melted)
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Arrange the bottom half of the rolls in a 13x9 inch baking dish.
  • Spread half the pesto over the bottom half of the rolls.
  • Spoon half the marinara over the pesto and top each roll with a meatball.
  • Spoon the remaining marinara over the meatballs.
  • Layer the provolone over the meatballs and sprinkle with the mozzarella.
  • Spread the remaining pesto over the cut side of the top half of the rolls.
  • Place the top half of the rolls on the cheese.
  • Brush the tops of the rolls with the melted butter and sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
  • Cover the sliders with foil and bake for 15 minutes. Uncover and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
  • Serve immediately

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 g, Calories 320 kcal, Carbohydrate 21 g, Protein 14 g, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Cholesterol 44 mg, Sodium 642 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g

CHEESY MEATBALLS SLIDERS RECIPE



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Cheesy Meatball Sliders are the perfect dinner, that your kids are going to love. I love that little hands can hold them, making them the best family dinner.

Provided by Momma Cyd

Categories     Main Course

Time 31m

Number Of Ingredients 9

12 Italian meatballs
24 ounces marinara sauce (divided)
12 Kings Hawaiian rolls
1 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
3 Tablespoons butter (melted)
½ teaspoon garlic salt
½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375.
  • Place the 12 frozen meatballs on a microwave safe plate. Thaw for about 30 seconds, turn over and thaw for another 30 seconds.
  • Then place the meatballs in a skillet with 1 1/2 cups marinara sauce.
  • Cook on medium high heat until the meatballs are heated through and covered in sauce.
  • While the meatballs are simmering, cut the rolls in half leaving them attached.
  • Place the bottom section of the rolls in a lightly greased 9 x 13 inch pan. Set a heated meatball that is covered in marinara sauce on each roll.
  • Sprinkle Mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese over all of the meatballs. Place the top part of the rolls on top (they should still be attached to each other).
  • Combine the melted butter, garlic salt and Italian seasoning together in a small bowl.
  • Baste the top of the rolls with the buttery mixture. Then sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.
  • Cover the pan loosely with foil and bake for 8 minutes.
  • Remove foil and bake an additional 4 minutes.
  • Cut the rolls apart and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 218 kcal, Carbohydrate 18 g, Protein 10 g, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 39 mg, Sodium 668 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 7 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHEESY STUFFED MEATBALL SLIDERS - LC



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Found this recipe on Katie Burkhart's Pinterest page under Food & Drink. Hers is NOT LC but I wanted to make it LC so posted here. You can sub something for the Panko. If you have any ideas for that let me know and I'll change out the Panko. This is the direct link to the original recipe: http://www.howsweeteats.com/2011/09/cheesy-stuffed-meatball-sliders/

Provided by Nana Lee

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 50m

Yield 12-15 meatballs, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 lbs lean ground beef
1 egg
2 tablespoons olive oil
2/3 cup grated romano cheese
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons dried basil
2 teaspoons dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs (LC crumbs)
4 ounces mozzarella cheese, cut into cubes
3 cups of your favorite pasta sauce
shredded mozzarella cheese, topping
basil, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • In a large bowl, add ground beef, egg, oil, cheese, breadcrumbs, garlic, salt, pepper, basil and parsley.
  • Mix to combine, gently tossing a few times with your hands. Don't over-mix - it will result in tough meatballs!
  • Spray a large baking dish with non-stick spray and add 2 cups of pasta sauce.
  • Roll beef into golf ball-sized meatballs (about 3 tablespoons of beef), and press a cube of mozzarella in the middle.
  • Seal the beef around the cheese and set in sauce.
  • Once all meatballs have been added, sprinkle additional cheese and over top.
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes or until meatballs are cooked through.
  • Serve with additional sauce if desired, slider buns(oopsies), and a few slabs of mozzarella for topping.
  • Makes about 15 meatballs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 612.3, Fat 35.3, SaturatedFat 14.8, Cholesterol 173.1, Sodium 1299.3, Carbohydrate 24.4, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 12.2, Protein 46.9

MEATBALL-STUFFED GARLIC BREAD SLIDERS



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We're getting close to the Super Bowl, and it's not about who wins the trophy, but rather who wins the snack table. If you show up with these super fun sliders, that will be you. The real secret to these beauties is placing the meatball in through the top of the roll, versus splitting and stuffing in the traditional manner. Maybe it's the symmetry, or center of gravity, that makes these just feel right in your hand. If you're short on time, using pre-made meatballs will do.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Meat and Poultry     Beef

Time 1h10m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 yellow onion, diced
5 cloves garlic, minced, divided
1 pound ground beef
2 tablespoons chopped Italian parsley, plus more for garnish
1 large egg
¼ cup plain bread crumbs
1 cup shredded fontina cheese, divided
2 teaspoons kosher salt
freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
18 dinner rolls
2 cups spicy tomato sauce
2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and 2 cloves garlic; cook and stir until onion is soft, about 5 minutes.
  • Place beef in a large bowl. Add onion-garlic mixture, parsley, egg, bread crumbs, and 1 large handful of fontina cheese, reserving the rest for topping. Season with salt, pepper, and cayenne. Mix by hand until just combined. Scoop meat mixture into 24 mini muffin cups; meatballs need not be perfectly round.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the centers, about 12 minutes. Leave oven on. Let meatballs cool briefly while you make the garlic butter.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add remaining minced garlic once butter starts to bubble; stir, then immediately remove from heat. Stir well and set aside.
  • Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil; coat foil with remaining olive oil. Transfer rolls, still attached, to the baking sheet. Cut a hole in the top of each roll, about 2/3 of the way down. Brush garlic butter over the insides and outsides of the rolls.
  • Bake until golden brown, about 8 minutes. Pour about 1 tablespoon tomato sauce into each hole. Stuff meatballs into the holes. Top each roll with a spoonful of tomato sauce and remaining fontina cheese. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top.
  • Continue baking until cheese is melted, 12 to 15 minutes. Garnish with more parsley. Let rolls sit for 5 to 10 minutes to firm up; transfer to a serving platter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 399.6 calories, Carbohydrate 45.6 g, Cholesterol 78.3 mg, Fat 9.8 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 653.9 mg, Sugar 1.6 g

CHEESE-STUFFED MEATBALL SLIDERS



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Perfect for tailgating, you can make the meatballs and sauce for these sliders ahead of time and heat them up at home on game day. Put 'em on rolls in the parking lot. -Hilary Breinholt, Glenwood, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 40m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1-1/2 pounds bulk Italian sausage
16 cubes part-skim mozzarella cheese (1-inch; about 8 ounces total)
1 jar (24 ounces) spaghetti sauce
1 jar (8.1 ounces) prepared pesto
16 dinner rolls, split and toasted

Steps:

  • Divide sausage into 16 portions. Shape each portion around a cube of cheese. Place on a greased rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until meat is no longer pink. Remove to paper towels to drain., In a large saucepan, combine spaghetti sauce and pesto; bring just to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Add meatballs; heat through, stirring gently. Serve on rolls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334 calories, Fat 20g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 889mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 13g protein.

Tips:

  • Use a combination of ground beef and ground pork for the meatballs. This will give them a更美味flavor.
  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best results.
  • Don't overmix the meatball mixture. This will make them tough.
  • Brown the meatballs in a skillet before baking them. This will help to lock in the flavor and prevent them from drying out.
  • Use a variety of cheeses for the slider filling. This will give them a more complex flavor.
  • Bake the sliders until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Serve the sliders hot with your favorite dipping sauce.

Conclusion:

Cheesy meatball sliders are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. They're perfect for parties or potlucks, and they're sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. With these tips, you can make the best cheesy meatball sliders possible.

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