Quick and Easy Meatball Parmigiana Sliders

By Angela Sellari Jump to Recipe

The big game is just days away and football fans everywhere are wondering what they’re going to be eating on that action-packed day! After all, having some good eats is critical to game day success. No matter which team you are rooting for, these quick and easy meatball parmigiana sliders are sure to score you some major points.

These meatball sliders are just right for a crowd. This game day appetizer comes together quickly with the help of Cooked Perfect Meatballs from the freezer section at your local grocer. in the freezer aisle at your favorite grocery retailer here. Cooked Perfect meatballs are so good, there is no reason to spend all day rolling your own meatballs. Cooked Perfect Meatballs taste just like homemade, because they are flame broiled to sear in the natural juices and flavors.

For this recipe, I used the Italian Style Meatballs. They are large and just the right size for a standard size dinner roll. Not to mention all the delicious Italian flavors! You could alternately use Cooked Perfect Natural Chicken Meatballs, Angus Beef Meatballs, or any of the other varieties of Cooked Perfect Meatballs.

You are seriously going to love how easy these meatball parmigiana sliders are to make. Simply pour your meatballs into a large saucepan.

Add marinara sauce and cook over medium-low heat for about 15 minutes.

Slice the dinner rolls in half, then place them into a 9×13 inch pan or casserole dish.

Place a meatball and a little sauce onto each roll.

Add some mozzarella cheese, and place the tops of the rolls back on.

Pour over a mixture of melted butter, garlic, and chopped basil. Sprinkle on some grated Parmesan cheese.

Then pop them into a 350 degree oven for about 15 minutes, until golden brown.

Serve warm and enjoy. Your family and friends are sure to gobble these up. You can easily double or triple this recipe for larger crowds. You can even mix up the cheeses too. Cheddar and provolone cheese would both be great. So many delicious possibilities here. Are you ready for the recipe?

Quick & Easy Meatball Parmigiana Sliders

(12 servings)

Ingredients:
Cooked Perfect Italian Style Meatballs (12 meatballs)
1 jar marinara sauce
12 count dinner rolls
3 pieces sliced Mozzarella cheese
4 tablespoons butter
2 teaspoons chopped garlic
2 tablespoons chopped basil
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. Place meatballs in bottom of large saucepan. Pour marinara over the meatballs and toss to coat. Heat over medium-low heat for 15 minutes, or until heated through.

3. Meanwhile, split dinner rolls in half with a knife. Place the bottom layer into a 9×13 inch baking dish.

4. Use a spoon to place a meatball and small amount of sauce onto each roll.

5. Cut each slice of cheese into quarters. Put cheese on top of meatballs. Cover with top halves of rolls.

6. Melt butter in saucepan. Stir in chopped garlic and basil. Pour over sliders. Sprinkle on grated Parmesan cheese. Bake for 15 minutes or until tops of rolls are golden brown. Pull sliders apart and serve warm.

Delicious meatball parmigiana sliders are a quick and easy appetizer that everyone will love. What recipes will you be cooking up for game day?

Quick and Easy Meatball Parmigiana Sliders

Angela Sellari

Whip up Quick and Easy Meatball Parmigiana Sliders! This recipe layers savory meatballs, marinara, and melty mozzarella on rolls, brushed with garlic butter.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 40 minutes mins

Course Appetizer

Cuisine italian-american

Servings 12 Sliders

Calories 177 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• Cooked Perfect Italian Style Meatballs 12 meatballs
• 1 jar marinara sauce
• 12 count dinner rolls
• 3 pieces sliced Mozzarella cheese
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 2 teaspoons chopped garlic
• 2 tablespoons chopped basil
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

 

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Place meatballs in bottom of large saucepan. Pour marinara over the meatballs and toss to coat. Heat over medium-low heat for 15 minutes, or until heated through.
• Meanwhile, split dinner rolls in half with a knife. Place the bottom layer into a 9×13 inch baking dish.
• Use a spoon to place a meatball and small amount of sauce onto each roll.
• Cut each slice of cheese into quarters. Put cheese on top of meatballs. Cover with top halves of rolls.
• Melt butter in saucepan. Stir in chopped garlic and basil. Pour over sliders. Sprinkle on grated Parmesan cheese. Bake for 15 minutes or until tops of rolls are golden brown. Pull sliders apart and serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 177kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 8gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 349mgFiber: 2g

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