Crockpot Italian Meatball Sliders
These Crockpot Italian Meatball Sliders are the ultimate easy appetizer and game day favorite! Tender Italian meatballs simmer slowly in marinara sauce before being layered onto soft Hawaiian rolls with plenty of melty mozzarella cheese and brushed with a buttery garlic topping. Perfect for football parties, tailgates, holiday gatherings, or an easy family dinner, these cheesy baked sliders are simple to prepare, feed a crowd, and guaranteed to disappear fast.
Ingredients
For The Sliders
- 1.5-2 lbs Italian ground beef Rolled into 24 meatballs or 24 frozen meatballs
- 1 24-oz jar marinara sauce
- 12 Hawaiian slider rolls
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Garlic Butter Topping
- 4 tbsp melted butter
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- pinch of red pepper flakes optional
Instructions
- Cook the meatballs in the crockpot and pour the marinara sauce over the top. Stir to coat. Cover and cook on LOW for 4-5 hours or HIGH for 2-3 hours until the meatballs are heated through and tender.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Without separating the rolls, slice the entire package of Hawaiian rolls horizontally.
- Place the bottom half onto a baking sheet or casserole dish.
- Spoon a little sauce onto the rolls. Arrange the meatballs evenly over the buns and top with remaining sauce.
- Sprinkle generously with mozzarella cheese and Parmesan. Add the top half of the rolls.
- Mix together melted butter, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and parsley. Brush generously over the tops of the rolls.
- Cover loosely with foil and bake for 10 minutes. Remove foil and continue baking another 5-8 minutes until the cheese is melted and the tops are golden brown.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Nutritional Information
Serving Size: 1 sliderYield: 12 sliders
| Nutrient | Amount Per Serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 295 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 23g |
| Protein | 15g |
| Fat | 15g |
| Saturated Fat | 7g |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g |
| Trans Fat | 0g |
| Cholesterol | 42mg |
| Sodium | 760mg |
| Potassium | 310mg |
| Fiber | 2g |
| Sugar | 7g |
| Vitamin A | 420 IU |
| Vitamin C | 4mg |
| Calcium | 230mg |
| Iron | 2mg |