Warm, cheesy meatball sliders baked until golden, the kind of comfort food everyone reaches for on a cold winter night.
Prep & Cook Time
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 20 min
Total: 35 min
Ingredients
- 12 slider rolls, kept attached
- 12 beef meatballs, fully cooked
- 1½ cups tomato-based sauce
- 1½ cups shredded mozzarella-style cheese
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly grease a baking dish large enough to hold the sliders snugly.
Slice the slider rolls in half horizontally, keeping them connected, and place the bottom half in the baking dish.
Arrange the meatballs evenly over the rolls, spoon the sauce generously on top, then sprinkle the cheese so it fills the gaps between each meatball.
Place the top half of the rolls over the sliders, gently pressing down so everything holds together.
Brush the tops with melted butter mixed with garlic powder and oregano, then bake uncovered for 20 minutes until the cheese is melted and the tops are golden.
Nutrition Facts (approx, per serving)
Calories: 460 | Protein: 24 g | Carbs: 38 g | Fat: 22 g
Quick Facts
• one-pan bake
• cold weather comfort
• family approved
• budget friendly
• freezer friendly
Tips
Warm the sauce before assembling to help the cheese melt faster and more evenly during baking.
Use closely packed rolls so the sliders stay juicy and don’t dry out in the oven.
Let the sliders rest for a few minutes after baking to make cutting cleaner and easier.
Variations
Spicy Baked Sliders
Stir crushed chili flakes or a splash of hot sauce into the tomato-based sauce before spooning it over the meatballs. This version adds gentle heat that balances the rich cheese and makes the sliders more bold and crave-worthy. For another bold and saucy dish, try this Assassin’s Spaghetti, where pasta simmers right in the sauce for deep, dramatic flavor.
Extra-Cheesy Pull-Apart Sliders
Add a thin layer of cheese under the meatballs and another layer on top before closing the rolls. This creates cheese both above and below the filling, giving a dramatic pull-apart texture when served warm. If you love cheese-forward comfort food, this Cheesy Ground Beef and Rice Casserole delivers the same kind of satisfying, gooey indulgence in a different form.
Garlic Butter Finish Sliders
Increase the melted butter slightly and mix it with extra garlic powder before brushing the tops. The rolls bake up more aromatic and golden, turning the sliders into a richer, bakery-style comfort dish. For another cozy, savory bake with garlic warmth, check out these Juicy Baked Chicken Bites, crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and perfect for easy weeknight comfort.