Description
These juicy pull-apart meatball sliders on sweet Hawaiian rolls with pepperoni Parmesan sauce are perfect for parties, game days, or a quick family dinner. Easy to make and irresistibly cheesy!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 clove finely minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon minced parsley flakes
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- ¼ cup finely chopped pepperoni
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 14 ounce can crushed tomatoes or tomato sauce
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ¼ teaspoon Kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon ground pepper
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 12-pack Hawaiian rolls or slider buns
- 12 thin slices Mozzarella or Provolone cheese
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1–2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or chives, to garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl combine ground beef, Kosher salt, black pepper, onion powder, minced garlic, parsley flakes, egg, breadcrumbs, and grated Parmesan cheese; mix until just combined.
- Form the mixture into 12 meatballs and place each on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake meatballs for 15 minutes, turning once, until browned and cooked through.
- While meatballs bake, heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat; add chopped pepperoni and minced garlic, sauté 1 minute.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, dried basil, Kosher salt, and ground pepper; simmer 10 minutes, then stir in grated Parmesan cheese and set sauce aside.
- Split each Hawaiian roll lengthwise without cutting through the bottom; brush inside with melted butter and sprinkle with extra grated Parmesan cheese.
- Place a baked meatball in each roll, top with a slice of mozzarella or provolone, spoon over pepperoni sauce, and garnish with chopped parsley or chives.
- Serve warm and enjoy the pull‑apart goodness!
Notes
For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes to the sauce. You can also use ground turkey for a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: meatball sliders, Hawaiian rolls, pepperoni sauce, easy appetizers, party food, cheesy pull-apart, quick dinner