Mini Meatball Subs are the ultimate crowd-pleasing appetizer—warm, saucy, and packed with flavor in every bite. These handheld delights feature tender meatballs smothered in marinara sauce, topped with melty cheese, and nestled into soft, toasted rolls.
Whether you’re serving them for game day, a party, or a fun family dinner, they’re guaranteed to be a hit. Easy to make and even easier to devour, these mini subs bring all the comfort of a classic meatball sub in a perfectly portioned size.
Helpful Tips
- Choose the Right Bread: Use small slider buns, dinner rolls, or even cut-up hoagie rolls to get the perfect bite-sized portion. Lightly toasting them helps prevent sogginess.
- Make-Ahead Meatballs: You can prepare the meatballs in advance and keep them warm in a slow cooker with marinara sauce, making assembly quick and easy.
- Melt the Cheese Just Right: For crispy perfection place the subs back into the oven after they are separated to help crisp up the bread.
Let’s get started on these mini meatball subs that are big on flavor!
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Mini Meatball Sub (Sliders)
Ingredients
- 1 package savory butter Hawaiian rolls
- 1/3 cup salted butter
- 3 cloves garlic finely minced
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 12 fresh or frozen meatballs cooked
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup mozzarella shredded
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Hollow out the inside of each roll, making the holes big enough for the meatballs but not piercing through the bottom.
- In a sauce pan over medium low heat, melt the butter, garlic, parsley, and oregano, until the butter just starts to brown.
- Brush the butter sauce all over the insides and tops of the rolls.
- Add about 1 tablespoon of sauce to each hole. Put a meatball in the hole. Then top with the remaining sauce and the shredded mozzarella.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Remove from oven.
- Using a sharp knife, slice between each roll. Separate them slightly on the baking dish and put them back in the oven for 5 more minutes to crisp them up.
- Plate and garnish with parsley.
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