Ahhh, the humble meatball. Gracing dinner tables for generations, this versatile classic never goes out of style. But instead of serving them with spaghetti, why not turn them into oozy, cheesy sliders that are guaranteed to become a family favourite?
These Meatball Sliders are comfort food perfection – juicy beef meatballs tossed in a rich tomato sauce, tucked into soft buns, smothered in cheese, and baked until golden. Whether you’re making them for an easy weeknight dinner, a party platter, or a fun game-day snack, these sliders will disappear fast!
Time-Saving Notes
- Use premade meatballs to save time.
- Meatballs made from sausages are a quick shortcut that still taste delicious.
Budget Notes
- Make your own buns to save some money.
- Use whatever cheese you have at home – mozzarella and tasty together are perfect for both flavour and melt.
Protein Changes
- Swap beef mince for chicken, pork, or a non-meat mince alternative.
- Vegetarian? Use falafel balls or veggie meatballs instead.
Extra Notes
- If using long rolls instead of sliders, make the meatballs a little smaller so you can fit 3 per roll.
- For maximum cheesiness, use a mix of a cheese that tastes great (like tasty or cheddar) with a cheese that melts well (like mozzarella).
These sliders are perfect for family dinners, weekend gatherings, or party platters. Double the batch – they’ll be the first dish to disappear!
Best Ever 30 Minute Meatball Sliders
Cheesy, saucy, and seriously satisfying. These 30-minute meatball sliders deliver maximum flavour with minimal effort—making them the perfect quick-fix dinner for the whole family.
Ingredients
Meatballs
- 400 grams beef mince
- 1 small onion chopped or grated
- 3 cloves garlic crushed or 1 tsp of crushed garlic from the jar
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp italian herbs
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup breadcrumbs
- salt and pepper
To assemble
- 1 500g jar of pasta sauce
- 1½ cups grated cheese
- 8 slider buns or 4 large sub rolls
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 3 cloves garlic crushed or 1 tsp of crushed garlic from the jar
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 180C
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In a large bowl add all the meatball ingredients and mix well until everything is incorporated. Make sure you season the meat well. Line a baking tray. Split the meatball mixture into 8 and then roll into balls. Place on the baking tray.
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Bake meat balls for 12-15 minutes or until lightly golden and cooked through.
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Add pasta sauce to a pot and heat on a medium temperature until hot, when meatballs are cooked toss through the pasta sauce.
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To assemble, cut the buns in half and arrange on a baking tray, add the meatballs and sauce to each bun and top with cheese. Pop the lid of the bun back on
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Mix the melted butter and garlic together. Brush the buns with the garlic butter
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Place in the oven for about 6-8 minutes or until cheese is melted and buns are lightly golden
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These are great as they are, or serve with a side salad.
Recipe Notes
TIME SAVING NOTES
You can use premade meatballs, or make meatballs from sausages.
BUDGET NOTES
You can make your own buns to save some $.
PROTEIN CHANGES
You can make these meatballs out of chicken, pork, beef or a non meat mince product.
NOTES
If you are using / making long rolls instead of sliders, make the meatballs smaller so
that you get 3 meatballs per roll.
I love using a combination of a cheese that tastes great, and a cheese that melts well. I
use a combo of tasty and mozzarella and it works really well.
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