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I'm so excited to share my recipe for stuffed meatball sliders on Hawaiian rolls! These tasty bites are absolutely irresistible. They are perfect for parties, game day, or even just a fun weeknight dinner.
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
These meatball sliders are super easy to make. They're also a crowd-pleaser, and everyone always gobbles them up. Plus, the combination of savory meatballs, melty cheese, and sweet Hawaiian rolls is just heavenly.
Ingredients / Tools You’ll Need
- 12 Hawaiian Rolls (King's Hawaiian or similar)
- 12 Prepared Meatballs (thawed)
- 4 tablespoon Pizza Seasoning
- 8 oz Mozzarella Cheese (shredded)
- 4 tablespoon Butter (salted or unsalted)
- 24 oz Marinara Sauce
- Olive Oil
- Sauce Pan
- Oven
Preparation:
First, I preheat my oven to 350F. Then, I pan sear the meatballs in a little olive oil until they have a nice crust on the outside. I cook them over low-medium heat until they reach 160 internal.
Cooking:
While the meatballs are cooking, I carefully cut the core out of the middle of each Hawaiian roll. I make sure the hole is big enough to fit the meatballs without cutting through the bottom. I then fill a saucepan with marinara sauce and let the meatballs simmer on low heat for 20-30 minutes to really absorb the sauce flavor.
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Next, I take a small pinch of mozzarella cheese and place it in the bottom of the bread in each cut-out hole. I brush the entire top of the bread surface with melted butter and add pizza seasoning liberally. I insert each meatball into the bread, pushing down slightly but being careful not to break the top of the bread. Finally, I add the rest of the mozzarella cheese.
I put the meatball sliders on Hawaiian rolls in the oven to bake for 10-12 minutes until the cheese is melted and the bread is crusty. If the bread starts to get too dark, I remove it immediately.
Serving Suggestions:
I serve my meatball sliders Hawaiian rolls hot with marinara sauce for dipping or drizzling. They are the perfect appetizer or main course.
Recipe Notes & Pro Tips
The biggest tip that I can give you is to either have a very sharp knife, or a serrated knife to cut the cores out of the Hawaiian rolls. This helps to prevent tearing.
Another suggestion is to use a good quality marinara sauce for the best flavor. I also find that using pre-made meatballs makes this recipe even quicker and easier. I love to make meatball sliders on Hawaiian rolls with frozen meatballs if I'm in a rush. It's a quick and tasty dish. Just make sure they are fully thawed before cooking.
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Stuffed Meatball Sliders Hawaiian Rolls
Ingredients
- 12 Hawaiian Rolls King's Hawaiian or similar
- 12 Prepared Meatballs thawed
- 4 tablespoon Pizza Seasoning
- 8 oz Mozzarella Cheese shredded
- 4 tablespoon Butter salted or unsalted
- 24 oz Marinara Sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F
- Prepare Meatballs by pan searing in olive oil until they have a crust on the outside. Cook over low-medium heat until they hit 160 internal. Fill sauce pan with marinara and let the meatballs simmer on low heat for 20-30 minutes to absorb the sauce flavor.
- While meatballs are cooking carefully cut the core out of the middle of each Hawaiian roll and set aside. You want this hole to be large enough to fit the meatballs without cutting through the bottom.
- Take a small pinch of mozzarella cheese and place in the bottom of the bread in each cut out hole. Brush the entire top of the bread surface with melted butter and add pizza seasoning liberally.
- Insert each meatball in the bread, push down slightly but take care not to break the top of the bread. Add the remainder of the mozzarella cheese.
- Place in oven to bake for 10-12 minutes to get cheese melted and bread will be crusty. If the bread starts turning a dark brown / black color, remove immediately.
- Serve hot with marinara sauce to dip or cover with
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Sue Bradbury says
Excellent ideas I think I will try all of them!
Mmm my kind of cooking thanks for the suggestions I will definitely try the stuffed meatballs sandwiches/dliders
Danny Dobrzenski says
Awesome! Thanks for your note - leave me a comment on the ones you try!
Thanks
Danny