Easy Meatball Sliders
User Reviews
4.3
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
12
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Calories
252 kcal
Easy Meatball Sliders
Description
This recipe layers cooked meatballs on slider buns, spooning pizza sauce over the meat and topping with shredded mozzarella cheese. After adding the tops of the buns brushed with olive oil, a mixture of Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning is sprinkled over the sliders. Covered with foil, the dish bakes first to heat through and melt the cheese, then uncovered to brown the tops slightly.
The sliders feature warm, saucy meatballs softened by melted cheese and a herby topping. The olive oil brushed on the buns helps them brown and adds subtle richness. The baked assembly keeps everything together and creates a handheld, flavorful slider perfect for casual meals or gatherings.
These sliders work well for appetizers or casual dinners and can be easily customized with different sauces or cheese types. They reheat well and are quick to prepare with pre-cooked meatballs.
Ingredients
- 12 slider buns
- 12 meatballs cooked
- 2 cups pizza sauce or pasta sauce
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded
- 3 tablespoons Parmesan Cheese
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Cut your slider buns in half lengthwise to separate the bottoms from the tops. Place the bottom half of the slider buns in a casserole dish.
- Spoon a little sauce on each bun then place a meatball on each one, and add just a little more sauce over the meatballs.
- Cover the meatballs in mozzarella cheese.
- Place the top buns over the meatballs and brush them with a little oil.
- Combine the Parmesan cheese and the Italian seasoning then sprinkle it over the buns.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 10 minutes, then remove the foil and continue baking for another 10 minutes.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 252 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1slider | |
| Calories | 252kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 40mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 500mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 135mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 400IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 2.5mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 120mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1.6mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.3
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