Pull Apart Meatball Sliders

Name: Pull Apart Meatball Sliders
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 12 Sliders
Ingredients: 12 Hawaiian slider rolls; 1 cup mozzarella cheese; 2 cups marinara sauce; 2 tablespoon milk; 1 lb lean ground beef; ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese; ½ medium onion; 4 cloves garlic; 2 teaspoon salt; 1.5 tablespoon Italian seasoning; ¼ cup butter; 2 cloves garlic; 2 tablespoon parsley; 1 tablespoon parsley; 1 tablespoon Parmesan Cheese; 1 tablespoon fresh basil

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
12 Sliders
Calories
228 kcal
Course
Main Course, Appetizer
Cuisine
Italian

Pull Apart Meatball Sliders

Iris Warren

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Pull Apart Meatball Sliders are a fun way to make meatball subs for a crowd! Garlic bread slider buns stuffed with cheese and meatballs for the perfect bite. These are a great finger food for your next get together or a delicious family dinner!

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Ingredients

Servings

Sliders

12 Hawaiian slider rolls (or slider buns or dinner rolls)
1 cup mozzarella cheese (shredded )
2 cups marinara sauce (homemade or store bought)

Meatballs

2 tablespoon milk
1 lb lean ground beef
¼ cup Parmesan Cheese (grated)
½ medium onion (shredded or finely minced)
4 cloves garlic (minced)
2 teaspoon salt
1.5 tablespoon Italian seasoning (or ½ tablespoon each dried oregano, basil and parsley)

Garlic Butter

¼ cup butter (melted)
2 cloves garlic (minced)
2 tablespoon parsley (minced)

Garnish (Optional)

1 tablespoon parsley (minced)
1 tablespoon Parmesan Cheese (grated)
1 tablespoon fresh basil (minced)

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Instructions

Prepare the Slider Buns

Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a sheet pan or baking tray with parchment paper. Remove the slider buns from the packaging and transfer to the sheet pan.
Use a knife to carefully slice a hole in the top of each slider bun ⅔ of the way through the bun. Set the cut out bread aside in a small bowl.
Prepare the garlic butter by mixing together the melted butter, minced garlic, and minced parsley in a small bowl.
Brush the garlic butter on the tops, sides and cut centers of the slider buns until evenly coated.
Place the sheet pan in the oven and bake for 5 minutes, or until lightly toasted.

Prepare the Meatballs

Pour 2 tablespoon of milk over the cut out bread pieces and mix until evenly coated. Use a fork to mash the bread into small pieces.
In a large bowl add all of the meatball ingredients and the soaked bread. Mix until evenly combined. Divide the meat into 12 portions and shape the meatballs.
Cook the MeatballsSTOVE TOP COOKING METHODAdd a splash of cooking oil to a frying pan on medium heat. Working in batches, add the meatballs to the pan and brown on all sides, about 5-8 minutes, or until cooked through.OVEN BAKING METHODPreheat oven to 400°F. Bake the meatballs on a parchment paper lined sheet for 20 – 25 minutes, or until cooked through.AIR FRYER COOKING METHODPreheat Air Fryer to 400°F. Working in batches, add the meatballs to the air fryer (leaving a small space between each meatball). Air fry for 8 – 12 minutes or until cooked through.
Transfer the cooked meatballs to a large bowl and pour the marinara sauce over them. Mix until evenly coated.

Assemble the Sliders

Evenly divide ½ cup of the mozzarella cheese into the bottoms of each slider bun. Top with a meatball.
Add a spoonful of marinara sauce on top of each meatball. Divide the remaining ½ cup of the mozzarella cheese on top of each meatball.
Transfer the sliders back to the oven and bake for 8-10 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
Garnish with additional shredded parmesan cheese, fresh basil and parsley. Serve and enjoy!

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Notes

Reheating
Reheating
To reheat, transfer the sliders to a parchment paper lined sheet pan, cover with foil and bake for 8-10 minutes on 350°F. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 3 minutes.
Storage
Storage
Store cooled sliders in an air tight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. If you need to stack the sliders, place a piece of parchment paper between them so they don’t stick together.
Make Ahead
Make Ahead
Follow the recipe as per usual and store in the fridge up to 1 day in advance. Just before serving remove the sliders from the fridge and bake for 8-10 minutes on 350°F. Remove the foil bake for an additional 3 minutes, or until warmed through.
Freezing
Freezing
Transfer the cooled, baked sliders to a freezer safe container or Ziploc bag and freeze for up to 6 months. For best results wrap the cooled sliders in plastic wrap and then place in a container or Ziploc bag.
To reheat, thaw the sliders in the fridge overnight and bake covered with foil for 5-10 minutes on 350°F. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 3 minutes, or until warmed through.
To reheat from frozen, cover with foil and bake for 15-20 minutes then remove the foil and bake an additional 3 minutes, or until warmed through.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 228kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 20g (7%) Protein 14g (28%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Trans Fat 0.3g Cholesterol 43mg (14%) Sodium 737mg (31%) Potassium 293mg (8%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 486IU (10%) Vitamin C 5mg (6%) Calcium 130mg (13%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Sliders

Amount Per Serving

Calories 228 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	228kcal	11%
Carbohydrates	20g	7%
Protein	14g	28%
Fat	10g	15%
Saturated Fat	5g	25%
Polyunsaturated Fat	0.4g	2%
Monounsaturated Fat	3g	15%
Trans Fat	0.3g	15%
Cholesterol	43mg	14%
Sodium	737mg	31%
Potassium	293mg	6%
Fiber	2g	8%
Sugar	4g	8%
Vitamin A	486IU	10%
Vitamin C	5mg	6%
Calcium	130mg	13%
Iron	3mg	17%