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Spaghetti and meatball sliders on baking dish on blue napkin with basil leaves and a jar of marinara n the back.
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Spaghetti and Meatball Sliders

Spaghetti and Meatballs served on Hawaiian rolls for a delicious game day appetizer or light dinner. Hawaiian rolls, Ground beef, spaghetti, marinara sauce, and mozzarella cheese combine for scrumptious handheld mini sandwiches.
Course Appetizers, Main Dishes
Cuisine American, Italian
Keyword Sliders, Spaghetti and Meatball Sliders
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 12
Calories 339kcal

Ingredients

For the meatballs:

  • 1/2 pound lean ground beef 80/20
  • 2 tablespoons Italian bread crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 envelope beefy onion soup mix
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

For the sliders:

  • 8 ounces spaghetti noodles cooked al dente and drained
  • 1 cup jarred marinara sauce
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 12 pack Hawaiian rolls
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

For the Garlic Butter topping:

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F. Spray a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray and set aside. Line a sheet tray with parchment paper.

Make The Meatballs

  • In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, bread crumbs, parmesan, egg, onion soup mix, garlic powder, oregano, and pepper until well combined, do not overmix.
    1/2 pound lean ground beef, 2 tablespoons Italian bread crumbs, 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese, 1 large egg, 1/2 envelope beefy onion soup mix, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Divide the mixture into 12 portions and roll into balls. Place on the prepared sheet tray. Allow room between each meatball so they don't tough.
  • Bake the meatballs for 10-15 minutes or until an internal temperature of the meatballs reaches 165°F.

Make The Spaghetti

  • While the meatballs are baking, cook the spaghetti per the package directions.
    8 ounces spaghetti noodles, 1 cup jarred marinara sauce, 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • Place the cooked noodles into a large bowl with the marinara sauce and parmesan cheese, stir to combine.

Assemble The Sliders

  • Slice the rolls in half lengthwise. Place the bottom, cut side up into the prepared baking dish.
    12 pack Hawaiian rolls
  • Add the spaghetti on top of the rolls.
  • Place one meatball onto each slider.
  • Add the mozzarella on top of the meatballs.
    2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • Top with the top of the rolls.

Make The Garlic Butter Sauce

  • In a small bowl, stir together the butter, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and onion powder. Brush this all over the tops of the rolls, use it all!
    1/2 cup salted butter, 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • Cover with nonstick foil or spray a large piece of foil with nonstick spray and cover the sliders, make sure the oil doesnt touch the tops.
  • Bake for 20 minutes, remove the foil, and bake for an additional 4-5 minutes or until the tops of the rolls are browned.
  • Allow to cool for 10 minutes, then slice and serve.

Notes

Warm some extra marinara sauce to serve on the side.
If you don't want ground beef, you could use ground pork, chicken, or turkey instead.
Use provolone instead of mozzarella for a different taste.
Reheat leftover sliders in the oven covered with foil so they don’t burn.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 339kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 454mg | Potassium: 206mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 502IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 139mg | Iron: 1mg
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