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    Meatball Sliders

    Feb 18, 2022 · Leave a Comment

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    These chicken parm sliders taste just like the real thing, except no fork needed! Similar to a meatball sub, but less messy and is an easy party app or fun main course meal.

    If you have a soft spot for the classic chicken parmesan, these oven baked meatball sliders are going to blow you away. Not only are they packed with flavor, but you will only need simple ingredients, which you probably already have at home.

    cooked chicken meatball parmesan sliders

    MEATBALL SLIDER INGREDIENTS

    You may have all of these meatball slider ingredients in your refrigerator or pantry and not need to make a trip to the grocery store! See recipe card below for ingredient amounts.

    • Slider Buns: The Hawaiian Sweet Rolls are our favorite to use.
    • Cheese: Fresh mozzarella really makes it, but an easier option is to grab some that is pre sliced from the store. You will also need grated mozzarella.
    • Meatballs: Use our favorite chicken meatball recipe, or grab some from the frozen section.
    • Butter
    • Marinara: Try the best homemade marinara sauce, it's delicious! As a quick and easy option you can purchase a jar from the store, like Rao's.
    • Spices: Italian seasoning, garlic powder.
    ingredients needed to make chicken parm meatball sliders

    POSSIBLE VARIATIONS

    • Chicken Parmesan Meatball Sliders: In this version, we used our chicken meatballs to make chicken parmesan meatball sliders. You can also use cooked breaded chicken breast pieces in this recipe.
    • Stuffed Meatball Sliders: Use our mozzarella stuffed meatballs to make these even cheesier.
    • Instant Pot Chicken Breast: Instead of using chicken meatballs, make chicken breast in the Instant Pot and dice or shred it for the sliders.
    • Italian Meatball Sliders: For a traditional meatball sub feel, use Stef's famous Italian meatballs.
    • Turkey Meatball Sliders: Stuffed with spinach and cheese, turkey meatballs can easily be turned into sliders.
    • Air Fryer meatball Sliders: An easier way than using the oven is making air fried meatballs.
    close up of chicken meatball sliders with italian seasoning and mozzarella cheese

    SERVING SUGGESTIONS

    Enjoy this great recipe as a great addition to a full meal with these other recipes:

    • Italian Salad – Great when you are serving sliders as the main course.
    • Marinara – The ulimate chicken meatball parm slider dipping sauce
    • Spinach Dip – Another easy appetizer idea.
    a couple of meatball sliders with marinara in a bowl in the background

    INSTRUCTIONS

    If you'd like to print this recipe, scroll down to the recipe card where you can print the recipe or have it scaled to double or triple. You'll also find nutrition information.

    TOOLS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED:

    • 9x13 baking dish
    • measuring spoons and cups
    • cutting board
    • knife

    PREHEAT OVEN AND PREP DISH: Grease a 9x13 baking dish and preheat the oven to 400 degrees.

    SLICE SLIDER ROLLS: Cut the slider rolls and place the bottom halves in the baking dish.

    knife cutting hawaiian rolls in half
    bottom half of 9 hawaiian rolls in bottom of baking dish

    BRUSH ON BUTTER: Melt a tablespoon of butter in a small bowl and brush it on the bottom half of the rolls.

    ADD MARINARA: Spread the marinara sauce on the rolls.

    KITCHEN TIP

    If you add extra sauce to your slider rolls before cooking they may become soggy. If you like more sauce, consider putting a layer of cheese on the bread then sauce.

    hand using basting brush to put butter on bottom of rolls
    marinara sauce being spread onto rolls

    PLACE THE MEATBALLS: Put two chicken meatballs on each slider roll.

    ADD THE CHEESE: Top each roll with a slice of mozzarella, followed by the parmesan cheese.

    KITCHEN TIP

    You can substitute the fresh mozzarella slices for other types of cheese like provolone or shredded mozzarella.

    chicken meatballs lined up on bottom of rolls
    slice of mozzarella cheese placed on top of meatballs

    ADD THE TOP BUNS: Place the top rolls on the cheese.

    KITCHEN TIP

    If you like your sliders extra buttery, add more melted butter before baking. Then baste the tops with butter when you remove from the oven.

    parmesan sprinkled onto mozzarella
    tops of rolls placed on top of cheese

    BASTE WITH BUTTER: Brush the sliders with melted butter.

    ADD SPICES: Sprinkle the top with black pepper and Italian seasoning.

    butter basted on top of rolls
    salt sprinkled onto rolls

    COOKING TIME: Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes.

    Italian seasoning sprinkled on top of meatball sliders
    foil covering baking pan

    UNCOVER: After 20 minutes, uncover the sliders and continue cooking for another 3 to 5 minutes.

    cooked meatball sliders
    side view of meatball sliders
    easy chicken meatball sliders on a baking pan

    STORAGE TIPS

    Refrigerate: Keep leftover sliders in the fridge in an air tight container or ziploc bag up to 3 days.

    Freeze: We don't recommend freezing chicken parm sliders because of the sauce. Once it's thawed, the rolls may become soggy.

    RELATED RECIPES

    Meatball Sub Bombs: Great for any occasion and easy to make.

    Pesto Fettuccine and Meatballs: A flavorful twist on a classic pasta recipe.

    Chicken Parm Sandwich Bake: All of your favorite Italian flavors packed into one sandwich.

    Meatball Calzone: Made with a pizza crust dough outside and can be taken on the go.

    Italian Meatballs
    Delicious classic recipe for large Italian meatballs. They pair well with spaghetti, pizza or meatball sub sandwiches.
    See Recipe
    spaghetti and meatballs with parmesan cheese sprinkled on top piled on a white plate

    FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

    How to reheat meatball sliders?

    You can reheat these sliders in the oven for a few minutes at 350 degrees until they are warmed through, microwave for a few seconds, or reheat in the air fryer at 350 degrees for a few minutes.

    What goes well with meatball sliders?

    It depends on how you are serving them. As a main course meal, any side of veggies or salad would work. An easy option is french fries or tater tots. If you are making chicken parm sliders as an appetizer, any other party food is perfect.

    How long to bake meatball sliders?

    Because our meatballs are already cooked, you only need about 25 minutes to bake, just so the cheese melts and the tops are toasted.

    meatballs, mozzarella, oven baked, parmesan
    meatball slider side view

    Meatball Sliders

    These chicken meatball sliders are great for game day appetizers or a quick and easy weeknight dinner.
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes
    Course: Appetizer, Main Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 12
    Calories: 226kcal
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    Ingredients
     

    • 12 slider rolls
    • 12 slices fresh mozzarella cheese
    • 24 cooked chicken meatballs
    • 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
    • ¼ cup marinara sauce plus more for dipping
    • ⅓ cup grated mozzarella plus 2 tablespoons for sprinkling on top
    • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
    • ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 400°F. Grease a 9x13 baking dish.
    • bottom half of 9 hawaiian rolls in bottom of baking dish
      Slice slider rolls in half. Put the bottom half in the baking dish.
    • hand using basting brush to put butter on bottom of rolls
      Brush 1 tablespoon of melted butter on the rolls.
    • marinara sauce being spread onto rolls
      Spread ⅓ cup marinara sauce over bottom of rolls.
    • chicken meatballs lined up on bottom of rolls
      Place 2 meatballs on each roll.
    • slice of mozzarella cheese placed on top of meatballs
      Top each roll with a slice of mozzarella.
    • parmesan sprinkled onto mozzarella
      Sprinkle ⅓ cup parmesan cheese on top of mozzarella.
    • Italian seasoning sprinkled on top of meatball sliders
      Place the slider roll tops on top of the cheese. Baste with 3 tablespoons of melted butter. Sprinkle top with Italian seasoning and garlic powder.
    • foil covering baking pan
      Bake covered for 20 minutes. Uncover and cook for 3-5 minutes.
    • Serve and eat.

    Notes

    • If you like your sliders extra buttery, add more melted butter before baking. Then baste the tops with butter when you remove from the oven.
    • You can substitute the fresh mozzarella slices for other types of cheese like provolone or shredded mozzarella.
    • If you add extra sauce to your slider rolls before cooking they may become soggy. If you like more sauce, consider putting a layer of cheese on the bread then sauce.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 226kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 282mg | Potassium: 27mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 360IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 162mg | Iron: 1mg
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