Hawaiian Roll Meatball Sliders

Name: Hawaiian Roll Meatball Sliders with Garlic Butter
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: cooking spray; 12 Hawaiian sweet rolls; 4 tbsp butter; 1 tsp minced garlic; 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided; 1/2 cup marinara sauce; 12 cooked meatballs; 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped; 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated

These Hawaiian roll meatball sliders combine cooked meatballs, marinara sauce, and melted mozzarella on sweet rolls, finished with a savory garlic butter before baking. The recipe doubles as a meal-prep-friendly option that packs neatly into lunchboxes.

🌍American 🏷️Meatball sliders 🏷️Hawaiian rolls 🏷️Sliders 🏷️Meatballs Mozzarella

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🏷️Italian

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Total

20 min

Servings

12

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$22–$36

Recipe Source

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Ingredients

cooking spray
12 Hawaiian sweet rolls
4 tbsp butter
1 tsp minced garlic
1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
1/2 cup marinara sauce
12 cooked meatballs
1 tbsp fresh parsley, choppedoptional
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated

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Instructions

1
Grease a baking dish with cooking spray.
2
Place the Hawaiian rolls in the baking dish and use a small spoon or tool to hollow out the center of each roll.
3
In a small bowl, combine butter, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder. Melt in the microwave.
4
Spoon some of the melted garlic butter mixture into the hollowed-out part of each roll.
5
Sprinkle a layer of shredded mozzarella cheese into each roll.
6
Add a small spoonful of marinara sauce on top of the cheese.
7
Place one cooked meatball into each roll.
8
Top the meatballs with a little more marinara sauce.
9
Brush the remaining garlic butter over the top of the rolls and meatballs.
10
Top generously with the remaining shredded mozzarella cheese, chopped fresh parsley, and freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
11
Bake for about 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the tops are golden brown.
12
Serve immediately or pack for lunch as shown in the video.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Divide mozzarella in half — sprinkle some on the roll bottoms and reserve some for the tops to ensure even melting and coverage.
Toast the garlic in butter over low heat for 30 seconds to release flavor without browning, then brush generously on top before baking.
Bake at 375°F for 12–15 minutes until the rolls are golden and cheese is bubbly; watch closely to avoid over-browning.
Pat cooked meatballs dry with a paper towel before assembly to reduce excess moisture and prevent soggy rolls.