So delicious, these Easy Italian Meatball Sliders are simple to put together and make ahead. Great as an appetizer or party food, everyone will love these mini burgers served on Hawaiian sweet rolls.
Make-ahead party foods are one of my favorite recipes to create. If you love to entertain, then these Easy Italian Meatball Sliders are the perfect recipe to have on hand.
More Make-Ahead Party Food
Easy Italian Meatballs Sliders are a great party food! Parties can be stressful to pull together, but simple and easy recipes like this make it so much more enjoyable.
Another one of my favorite make-ahead party foods is Pesto Tortellini Skewers. Talk about simple and delicious, these little skewers get a helping hand from store-bought pesto and are fun and easy to eat. Another great option are Chicken Bacon Ranch Pinwheels. These tasty pinwheels are so easy to put together. Just refrigerate and cut before serving cold.
A tasty warm appetizer is Crockpot Buffalo Chicken Dip. This dip is great for parties because the entire appetizer is made in the slow cooker. Which means less mess and less fuss to put together. Serve with chips and veggies and you are all set.
If you love the idea of sliders, another great option is Ham and Cheese Sliders on King’s Hawaiian Rolls. Assemble ahead of time and bake before serving. And, if you love sliders, be sure to try these Antipasto Sliders!
Ina Garten’s Roasted Shrimp Cocktail is one appetizer I always serve at my parties. By roasting the shrimp you bring out the flavor much more than boiling. Also, the entire dish can be made-ahead… that’s why Ina’s the best!
Looking for sweets to serve a crowd? A great option are my Large Batch Cookie Bars which are easy to put together. Make up to two days in advance. Yum!
Easy Italian Meatball Sliders
When it comes to parties, whether you’re hosting five or 50 people, make-ahead and do ahead is essential! Check out how easy it is to prepare these Easy Italian Meatballs Sliders for your next party.
First, prepare the meat. This is a simple recipe requiring only one pound of lean ground beef. Note that this recipe can easily be doubled or tripled with excellent results. Perfect if you’re feeding a crowd.
Add all of the slider ingredients to a bowl and mix to combine… clean hands usually work best for this!
Depending on how much room you have or how make-ahead you want to be, you could just store the meat in the refrigerator at this point or roll into balls.
It is a good idea to use a muffin scoop. This ensures equal-sized meatballs. Flatten them slightly to form a 1 ½ inch patty. If making now, bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes.
Add on about a tablespoon of marinara sauce and a slice of mozzarella. Next, return the sliders to the oven. Broil until cheese is melted and bubbly, about two minutes.
Sandwich in slider rolls and hold in place with a bamboo skewer or long toothpick. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Easy Italian Meatball Sliders
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef (96% lean)
- ½ cup panko bread crumbs
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup grated parmesan
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon milk
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ cup marinara sauce
- 6 ounces mozzarella cheese, slices or shredded
- 10 sweet rolls, cut in half (such as King’s Hawaiian)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Line a baking sheet with foil, set aside.
- In a bowl, combine the meat, panko, egg, parmesan, parsley, ketchup, milk, and salt. Roll into 10 evenly-sized balls and place on baking sheet. Press down slightly to flatten to a 1 ½ inch thickness. Bake for 15 minutes.
- Remove from oven and top with marinara sauce and a cheese. Broil for 2-3 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly. Sandwich in buns and serve warm.
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Gita
These sliders would be perfect for a Superbowl party or a birthday party!!! Love the idea of the ice cream scoop to make sure all the sliders are the same size!
Toni Dash
So yummy! It was a huge hit at my house!! Everyone loved it!
Pam
I’ll be so happy when we can get back to have tailgate parties! These sliders will be such a hit!
angelakallison
They are always the first gone!
Beth Sachs
A tasty appetiser for parties. Such an easy recipe to follow and everyone loves them!
Beth
Yummy! These look so delicious and tasty! My family is going to love these!