Hawaiian Roll Meatball Sliders

There’s something addictive about the combination of juicy tender meatballs and sweet, soft Hawaiian Rolls.

Why We Love These Sliders

• Sweet and Savory: The soft, slightly sweet Hawaiian rolls balance the savory, juicy meatballs.
• Easy to Make:  With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time, these sliders are a crowd-pleaser and a stress-free meal or appetizer.
• Customizable: Whether you prefer classic marinara, tangy BBQ, or a cheesy melt, Hawaiian Roll Meatball Sliders can be tailored to fit any flavor preference.

Ingredients

• 1 package Hawaiian Rolls (12 small rolls)
• 12 small meatballs (homemade or frozen)
• 1 small jar of marinara sauce
• 2 tbsp
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 12 slices of provolone cheese
• 4-6 oz. shredded mozzarella cheese
• 2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese

Let’s Make Hawaiian Roll Meatball Sliders

• 1 package Hawaiian Rolls (12 small rolls)
• 12 small meatballs (homemade or frozen)
• 1 small jar of marinara sauce
• 2 tbsp
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 12 slices of provolone cheese
• 4-6 oz. shredded mozzarella cheese
• 2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese

Krazy Kitchen Mom Tips

Use High-Quality Meat for Meatballs: If making them from scratch, look for a blend of ground beef and pork to ensure they stay tender and juicy. If you can’t find a pre-packaged blend, buy ground beef and ground pork and blend them yourself. You can also use frozen and thawed meatballs for quick convenience.

Toast the Rolls for Extra Crunch: Lightly toast your Hawaiian rolls before assembling the sliders. This adds a slight crunch and helps prevent them from getting soggy once the meatballs and sauce are added.

Go Heavy on the Cheese: Top with a generous amount of cheese for that gooey, melty goodness.  

Laura Franco

Hawaiian Roll Meatball Sliders

There's something addictive about the combination of tender juicymeatballs and sweet, soft Hawaiian rolls.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 18 minutes mins

Total Time 28 minutes mins

Servings: 6

Course: Appetizer/Snack, lunch

Cuisine: Amercian

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• 1 package Hawaiian Rolls 12 small rolls
• 12 small meatballs homemade or frozen
• 1 small jar of marinara sauce
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 12 slices of provolone cheese
• 4-6 oz. shredded mozzarella cheese
• 2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese

Method

 

1. Toss the meatballs in the marinara sauce and microwave to warm. Set aside.
2. Preheat oven to 350°.
3. Remove Hawaiian rolls from the package, leave them attached, and transfer them to a parchment paper-covered baking sheet.
4. Cut out a hole in the top of each roll, large enough to hold a meatball, without cutting through the bottom of the roll.
5. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter, and 1 teaspoon of garlic powder in a microwave.
6. Brush the top and center of each roll with the garlic butter.
7. Bake the garlic butter rolls uncovered for 4-5 minutes.
8. Removed them from the oven.
9. Place a slice of provolone cheese in the center of each roll.
10. Nestle a meatball in the center of the provolone cheese in each roll.
11. Sprinkle with mozzarella and grated parmesan.
12. Cover with foil and bake for 10 minutes.
13. Uncover and bake for an additional 2-3 minutes.

Notes

Krazy Kitchen Mom Tips

Use High-Quality Meat for Meatballs: If making them from scratch, look for a blend of ground beef and pork to ensure they stay tender and juicy. If you can’t find a pre-packaged blend, buy ground beef and ground pork and blend them yourself. You can also use frozen and thawed meatballs for quick convenience.

Toast the Rolls for Extra Crunch: Lightly toast your Hawaiian rolls before assembling the sliders. This adds a slight crunch and helps prevent them from getting soggy once the meatballs and sauce are added.

Go Heavy on the Cheese: Top with a generous amount of cheese for that gooey, melty goodness.