Description
These Easy BBQ Meatball Sliders are perfect for a quick and delicious party appetizer or a fun family meal. Featuring tender frozen meatballs simmered in tangy BBQ sauce, topped with melted provolone cheese, and served on soft slider buns brushed with buttery sesame seeds, these sliders bake to perfection in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Sliders
- 12 Slider Buns
- 12 Frozen Meatballs
- 6 slices Provolone Cheese
BBQ Sauce
- 15 ounces BBQ Sauce
Topping
- 3 tablespoons Butter (melted)
- 2 teaspoons Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F to prepare for baking the assembled sliders.
- Prepare Buns: Place the bottom halves of the slider buns into a greased casserole dish, creating a base for the meatball sliders.
- Cook Meatballs: Place the frozen meatballs in a large pot, pour the 15 ounces of BBQ sauce over them, and cook over medium-high heat for 10 to 15 minutes until they are heated through and fully cooked.
- Assemble Sliders: Once the meatballs are cooked, place one meatball on each slider bun bottom. Spoon a little extra BBQ sauce from the pot over the meatballs for added flavor.
- Add Cheese: Cover the meatballs with a slice of provolone cheese evenly across the sliders.
- Top Buns: Place the top halves of the slider buns over the meatballs and cheese, then cover the entire casserole dish with aluminum foil to prepare for baking.
- Bake Covered: Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes to melt the cheese and heat the buns.
- Butter & Sesame: Remove the casserole dish from the oven, brush the melted butter generously over the top buns, and sprinkle with sesame seeds for added texture and flavor.
- Bake Uncovered: Return the casserole dish to the oven and bake uncovered for an additional 10 minutes until the buns are golden and slightly crispy.
Notes
- Use frozen meatballs for convenience; ensure they are fully cooked during the stovetop step.
- Feel free to substitute provolone cheese with mozzarella or cheddar for a different flavor profile.
- Brush the buns with butter carefully to avoid sogginess, which helps create a nice toasted finish when baked.
- Prepare sliders slightly ahead and bake just before serving to keep them fresh and warm.
- For a spicier kick, add sliced jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce to the BBQ sauce before cooking.
