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Baked Meatball Sliders

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TIPS!

  • Use a preheated oven.
  • Be sure to spritz your baking dish with non stick spray before adding the slider buns.
  • Serve with additional warmed marinara for dipping, if desired.
  • Garnish with some chopped fresh basil.

Ingredients

▢12 meatballs; homemade or frozen thawed
▢1 package Hawaiian Rolls 12-count
▢12 slices Provolone cheese
▢24 ounces marinara or pasta sauce
▢¼ cup unsalted butter melted
▢1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
▢2 medium garlic cloves minced
▢½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
▢1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
▢2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
▢Fresh basil chopped

Instructions

  1. Spray a 9×13 inch baking sheet or dish with nonstick spray.
  2. Slice the rolls in half horizontally and place rock bottom halves within the baking sheet pan.
  3. Place 6 slices of cheese evenly over the roll bottom – the slices will overlap a touch .
  4. Top the cheese with 12 meatballs (one per roll).
  5. Top each meatball with 1 teaspoon of sauce.
  6. Add the remaining 6 slices of cheese over the meatballs.
  7. Place the tops of the buns on top.
  8. In a small bowl, whisk together melted butter, black pepper, garlic, Italian seasoning and crushed red pepper. Brush the spread over the rolls.
  9. Tightly cover the sliders with sprayed aluminium foil and bake at 350°F for 20 minutes.
  10. Remove the foil, sprinkle with grated Parmesan and bake a further 10-15 minutes.
  11. Remove from the oven and garnish with chopped fresh basil.
  12. Serve with a side of sauce, if desired. Enjoy!