Description
Delicious and easy Slow Cooker Meatball Sliders made with tender frozen meatballs simmered in flavorful marinara sauce, seasoned with Italian herbs and garlic powder, served on slider buns with melted cheese. Perfect for a casual party appetizer or family meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Meatballs and Sauce
- 32 oz. package frozen meatballs (no need to thaw)
- 48 oz. marinara sauce (or spaghetti sauce) (two 24-oz. jars)
- 2 tsp. Italian seasoning (or oregano)
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
For Assembly
- Slider rolls
- Sliced provolone, Swiss, or shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce: Add the marinara sauce to the slow cooker, then add garlic powder and Italian seasoning. Stir to combine the seasonings evenly into the sauce.
- Add the meatballs: Place the frozen meatballs into the slow cooker with the sauce and gently stir to coat the meatballs evenly.
- Cook the meatballs: Cover and cook on HIGH for 3 hours or LOW for 5 hours. You can stir the mixture occasionally to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
- Assemble sliders: Once cooked, place the hot meatballs onto slider rolls and top with your choice of sliced provolone, Swiss, or shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Optional broil: If desired, place assembled sliders under the broiler for 1-2 minutes to melt and slightly brown the cheese for a gooey topping before serving.
Notes
- You can use any type of marinara or spaghetti sauce you prefer for different flavor profiles.
- Frozen meatballs do not require thawing; they cook perfectly in the slow cooker.
- Broiling the cheese is optional but adds a nice melted, golden finish.
- Double the recipe for larger gatherings or scale down as needed.
- Serve these sliders with a side salad or chips to complete your meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours (High) or 5 hours (Low)
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Keywords: slow cooker meatball sliders, meatball appetizers, easy party sliders, slow cooked meatballs, Italian sliders
