Go Back
+ servings

Easy Meatball Sliders Hawaiian Rolls Recipe

Perfect for any gathering, these Hawaiian Meatball Sliders are easy, delicious, and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Sweet rolls, savory meatballs, and gooey cheese—yum!
Pin
Recipe Type: Appetizer, Snacks
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 24 sliders

Ingredients

  • 1 package Hawaiian rolls I recommend the 24 count for parties
  • 1 package frozen meatballs
  • 1 can store-bought marinara sauce Raio’s brand is my go-to
  • 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese
  • 8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ¼ cup butter
  • 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon pizza seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon chili flakes
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Prep the Rolls: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Take the Hawaiian rolls out of the package and place them on a baking dish. Using a knife, cut out a circle in the center of each roll and remove the filling. Use your fingers to press down the remaining bread to create a hole large enough to fit a meatball.
  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Take the Hawaiian rolls out of the package and place them on a baking dish.
  • Using a knife, cut out a circle in the center of each roll and remove the filling. Use your fingers to press down the remaining bread to create a hole large enough to fit a meatball.
  • Prepare the Meatballs: In a saucepan, brown the frozen meatballs on all sides over medium heat. Once browned, add the marinara sauce and toss the meatballs until fully covered. Let it simmer for a few minutes until heated through.
  • In a saucepan, brown the frozen meatballs on all sides over medium heat.
  • Once browned, add the marinara sauce and toss the meatballs until fully covered. Let it simmer for a few minutes until heated through.
  • Assemble the Sliders: Cut the fresh mozzarella cheese into teaspoon-sized pieces and place one piece into each hole in the rolls. Place a meatball on top of each piece of mozzarella.
  • Cut the fresh mozzarella cheese into teaspoon-sized pieces and place one piece into each hole in the rolls.
  • Place a meatball on top of each piece of mozzarella.
  • Make the Garlic Butter: In a small bowl, melt the butter. Add the minced garlic, pizza sauce, chili flakes, pepper, salt, and oregano to the melted butter. Stir well to combine.
  • In a small bowl, melt the butter.
  • Add the minced garlic, pizza sauce, chili flakes, pepper, salt, and oregano to the melted butter. Stir well to combine.
  • Top the Sliders: Brush the garlic butter mixture generously over the tops of the rolls. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the top of the rolls.
  • Brush the garlic butter mixture generously over the tops of the rolls.
  • Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the top of the rolls.
  • Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven. Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Place the baking dish in the preheated oven.
  • Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Optional Extra Garlic Butter: For an extra buttery finish, you can brush more garlic butter on top after baking.
  • For an extra buttery finish, you can brush more garlic butter on top after baking.
  • Serve: Serve the sliders hot. They’re best enjoyed fresh out of the oven, but you can also prep them ahead of time and heat them up at your party.
  • Serve the sliders hot. They’re best enjoyed fresh out of the oven, but you can also prep them ahead of time and heat them up at your party.

Video