Be a #HomegatingHero on game day when you make these easy and delicious Mini Meatball Parm Sliders made with Farm Rich Italian Style Meatballs.
Thank you to Farm Rich for sponsoring this recipe post. Farm Rich snacks are great for homegating and make this Mini Meatball Parm Sliders recipe easy and delicious!
Can we talk about football food for a minute? I mean, why is it just SO darn good? Even though we just enjoyed a big, holiday meal last week, I couldn't wait for the weekend to make a bunch of awesome, finger food! Now, just to be up front with you, I'm pretty much into football only for the food. That's why I'm all about homegating with the family during the weekend. There's nothing better than hanging around the TV with a great spread to snack on!
Sure, the stadium atmosphere is pretty fun and exciting - even for a gal like me who knows nothing about the game! I've only ever been to two football games in my life. I saw the Giants play both times and couldn't tell you much about what went on during the game (even though I've had people try to explain it to me over and over again). But I could definitely tell you that the football food was good and worth freezing in our seats for!
But now that it's getting colder outside, I would much rather be in the comfort of my own home on game day! That's why I enjoy bringing the excitement of the stadium inside by homegating with lots of tasty snacks and refreshing beverages!
This time of year, I keep plenty of frozen Farm Rich snacks and appetizers stocked in the freezer. They're not only great for game day, but for appetizer nights when you've spent the day doing a ton of holiday prep and can't possibly make dinner! Farm Rich makes it easier to prepare delicious appetizers that are ready in just minutes!
One of my favorite Farm Rich products to keep on hand are their Italian Style Meatballs. They're perfect for adding into soups or slow cooker recipes and they make awesome mini meatball sliders! This meatball slider recipe is perfect for game day or just when you want something quick and easy for dinner.
Mini Meatball Parm Sliders
Ingredients
- 1 package of Hawaiian Savory Butter Rolls
- 1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves of garlic minced, plus 1 minced clove
- 28 oz. can of crushed tomatoes
- 1 bag of Farm Rich Italian Style Meatballs
- 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper
- 1 tsp. dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella
- 2 tbsp. butter melted
- Fresh Parmesan cheese grated
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over a low flame.
- Add the garlic and cook until it becomes fragrant and light golden brown.
- Carefully pour in the tomatoes and stir in the crushed red pepper and basil.
- Raise heat to medium, cover the pot, and allow the sauce to come to a boil.
- Lower heat and add the meatballs. Cook until meatballs are thawed and the sauce thickens. Remove from heat.
- Spray a 9 x 13" casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- Slice the Hawaiian rolls in half, placing the bottom half in the casserole dish.
- Spoon the meatballs onto the bottom half of the rolls.
- Then, sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top. Add Parmesan cheese, if desired. Place the other half of the rolls on top.
- In a small bowl, mix the melted butter and the last garlic clove together. Brush onto the rolls.
- Then, sprinkle with more grated Parmesan cheese and basil.
- Bake in the oven for 20-30 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the rolls are golden brown and toasty.
- Pull apart or slice before serving.
You know what goes great with these meatball parm sliders? A cold, refreshing glass of original Dr Pepper and some cheesy, mouthwatering mozzarella sticks! Mozzarella sticks are one of my all-time favorite snacks. They're the original creator of that amazing cheese pull. What's not to love about them?
In my family, the saucier and cheesier the food is, the better! We love big, Italian flavors and meals that are quick and easy. That's why I'll definitely be serving up this winning combination of mini meatball sliders and mozzarella sticks the next time we homegate with the family!
While you're shopping for these Farm Rich snacks, don't forget to grab a bottle of Dr Pepper. Did you know that it's America's oldest major soft drink? Its signature blend of 23 unique flavors makes it a great beverage for your game day spread!
Look for these Farm Rich snacks in the freezer section of your local grocery store and be a #HomegatingHero! You'll be sure to score a touch down when you present your family with these tasty game day treats!
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I love premade meatballs. I do not have time to mold and bake those suckers myself.
For me, it's not to much the time, but that I'm an Italian disgrace and cannot make a good meatball. They're either too mushy or too dry. Frozen meatballs are a lifesaver!
Girl these look SO GOOD. Ready made meatballs are my mom LIFE. I'm totally making this.
Thank you! These were quick, easy, and so good that we're having them again this week! Enjoy!
I'm dying-- these look SO GOOD!!! I'll make this with no occasion calling for it at all!
I agree! They're so good that they're on our dinner menu this week! Thanks!
What a great recipe for football parties!
Thanks!
This is perfect for any party!
Yes! Who doesn't love a good slider recipe?
These would be so perfect for game day entertaining! 🙂
Definitely! Gotta love sliders! So easy to make and so good to eat! 🙂
Ohh this is a fab idea for when my son's friends are over!
That's a great idea! It's a quick and easy bite that I'm sure they'll all love!
These looks o good! I love meatball subs. I wonder how well they would freeze to take for lunch?
Thanks so much! I'm not too sure about freezing these since the rolls tend to get soggy if you don't eat them right away. But if you put the meatballs in one container and wrap up the rolls separately, this could work for lunch!
This sounds incredible! Definitely adding this to our selection of game day foods!
Thanks so much! Enjoy these sliders!
This is such a great idea! I love using frozen meatballs to speed up dinner!
I've been keeping at least one bag of meatballs in the freezer at all times! We've been making these a lot lately. Thanks!
I'm going to have lots of hungry mouths to feed in a few weeks and these are going to come in hand!
Great! I hope everyone enjoys this recipe!
Looks good, easy and best of all, yummy! And mozzarella sticks are a total treat!! Visiting from Wine'd Down Wednesday.
Thanks! You've got to love an easy meal this time of year! And mozzarella sticks are one of my all-time favorite foods. A definite treat, but so good!
These look so very delicious! These would be great at my family parties! I'm trying to pin this recipe, but it won't work for some reason!
Thanks so much! I hope you enjoy this recipe!
This looks like a great party dish! Thanks for sharing at the What's for Dinner party!
Thanks so much! Enjoy!
Yummy! Thanks for sharing with us at Merry Monday. Pinned.
Thanks! Enjoy!
Your Mini Meatball Parm Sliders will be delicious and perfect party food! Hope you have a great week and thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday!
Merry Christmas
Miz Helen
Thanks so much! I hope you enjoy these sliders at your next party or gathering! Merry Christmas!
Looks so delicious! Definitely going to make these. Thanks for sharing at Party in Your PJs.
Thanks so much! I hope you enjoy this recipe!