Meatball Slider Recipe

Mouthwatering Meatball Sliders with soft rolls piled high with savory Italian meatballs, zesty tomato sauce, and melted provolone and mozzarella cheeses make a fun weeknight dinner and amazing party food.

Course Appetizer, Main Course, Party

Cuisine American, Italian

Keyword meatball slider recipe

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings people

Author Ang Paris

Equipment

cast iron skillet
Baking Pan - see notes
Bread Knife
Cutting Board
pastry brush

Ingredients

7-8 Rolls (depending on the size of your pan)
14-20 Italian meatballs (depending on their size)
4 slices provolone cheese, cut in half
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup Tomato Sauce
1 teaspoon garlic powder divided
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon dried parsley
2 tablespoons butter, melted divided

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350-degrees F.
Slice the rolls in half.
7-8 Rolls (depending on the size of your pan)
Place the bottom half of the rolls into a cast-iron skillet or baking pan.
Melt the butter in a small dish.
2 tablespoons butter, melted
Brush each bottom half with the melted butter.
Sprinkle garlic powder and mozzarella cheese over the bottom rolls.
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Cut the meatballs in half then mix them with tomato sauce.
14-20 Italian meatballs, 1 cup Tomato Sauce
Add halved meatballs onto the rolls.
Add provolone cheese to the top of the meatballs.
4 slices provolone cheese, cut in half
Add the top half of the rolls on top.
Brush each top with melted butter.
2 tablespoons butter, melted
Sprinkle the rolls with additional garlic powder, grated Parmesan cheese, and the dried parsley and basil.
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, ½ teaspoon dried basil, ½ teaspoon dried parsley, 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Place the pan into the oven for 10 minutes until the cheeses are melted.
Serve hot.

Notes

Use an 8" cast iron skillet or 9x9 baking dish.