Meatball Sliders on Hawaiian Rolls Recipe
If you're looking for an easy weeknight meal that feels like a party in your mouth (and not a disaster in your kitchen), these Meatball Sliders on Hawaiian Rolls are your new best friend. They only require seven simple ingredients—because who has time for a 20-item grocery list on a Tuesday?
Ingredients
- 24 frozen mini meatballs
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 pkg Hawaiin rolls
- 2 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Warm the meatballs on a microwave-safe plate for 3–4 minutes, or until heated through.
- While the meatballs are warming, heat the sauce in a skillet over medium heat. Add the warm meatballs and stir to coat them in the sauce.
- Melt the butter, either in a small saucepan or in the microwave, then stir in the Italian seasoning and garlic powder.
- Cut the rolls in half horizontally (without separating them) and place the bottom buns in a 9" x 13" baking pan.
- Place 2 meatballs on each roll, spoon a teaspoon (or more!) of sauce over each, then add the top buns.
- Brush the tops of the rolls with the seasoned butter mixture, cover the pan tightly with foil, and bake for 11–13 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 2–3 minutes to crisp up the tops slightly.
Tips for success
When I say a teaspoon of sauce, I mean the kind you eat cereal with—not the official measuring kind. No need to be that precise!
We usually end up with a little sauce leftover, and that’s on purpose. These sliders are flavorful without being a saucy mess. But hey, if you're into the extra saucy life, go ahead and use it all. Just grab a napkin (or three). 😄
I cover the plate with a paper towel, I tuck the edges of the paper towel under the plate on opposite sides or it won't stay, so frustrating!
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Nutrition
Serving: 1sliderCalories: 214kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 48mgSodium: 266mgPotassium: 152mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 215IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 57mgIron: 1mg
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