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meatball marinara slider
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Meatball Marinara Sliders

These meatball marinara sliders are everything you want in a party bite—warm, saucy, cheesy, and easy to make in a big batch.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Servings: 10 sliders
Calories: 305kcal
Author: Laura Lynch

Ingredients

  • 30 small pre-cooked meatballs store-bought
  • 1 cup marinara sauce
  • 10 dinner rolls
  • 6 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese sliced
  • 20 fresh basil leaves
  • 1 tablespoon butter melted
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic grated
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 tablespoon fresh parsley minced
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese shredded

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9×13 pan.
  • Heat the marinara in a pot on the stove top. Add the meatballs and heat until warmed through.
  • Cut the rolls in half and place the bottom buns in the prepared pan. Place 3 meatballs on each bottom bun. Top with additional sauce, a slice of mozzarella, and a few pieces of basil. Place the top buns on each slider.
  • In a bowl, mix together the melted butter, garlic, garlic powder, and parsley. Brush the mixture evenly over the tops of all the buns. Sprinkle on the parmesan cheese.
  • Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and continue baking for another 5 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 305kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.05g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 521mg | Potassium: 263mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 338IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 203mg | Iron: 2mg