If there’s one recipe you’ll want to keep in your back pocket for those busy weeknights or last-minute gatherings, it’s definitely these Slow Cooker Meatball Sliders. Tender meatballs smothered in marinara sauce are cooked directly in your crock pot for quick and easy meal your whole family will enjoy.

There’s so much you can do with meatballs! Have you tried my Slow Cooker Enchilada Meatballs or Slow Cooker Cranberry Meatballs yet?

Why You’ll Love These Meatball Sliders

Using a bag of frozen meatballs and a jar of marinara sauce to create a delicious (and versatile) meal is one of the top reasons why I love making them. You’ll save so much time since you’re not making the meatballs from scratch, although you certainly can if you’d like.

These sliders are perfect for any occasion, from casual weeknight dinners to backyard cookouts and potluck parties. They’re a crowd-pleaser and you can easily double or triple the recipe if necessary. Not to mention, they’re a budget-friendly option when needing to feed a lot of people. You can also make a recipe just like this but with hoagies — try my slow cooker meatball subs recipe. We also love

Recipe Ingredients

• Frozen Meatballs: Going the frozen way saves you the hassle of rolling and seasoning your own.
• Marinara Sauce: This recipe calls for 2 jars of your favorite store-bought marinara sauce to keep things simple.
• Seasonings: Italian seasoning brings the herbal kick and everything is just better with garlic.
• For Serving: Slider rolls and sliced provolone or mozzarella cheese.

Step-by-Step Directions

Step One – Prepare the slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray and add the sauce to the slow cooker. Then add in garlic powder and Italian seasonings. Stir.

Step Two – Add the meatballs to the slow cooker and stir.

Step Three – Cover and cook on HIGH for 3 hours or LOW for 5 hours. Stir occasionally to avoid burning around the edges. Serve on slider buns topped with cheese.

How to Serve

• Serve the meatballs on split hoagie rolls along with your favorite cheese. Place the cheese down first, so your buns don’t get soggy.
• These meatballs also make a great topping for white rice, cauliflower rice, or a hearty bed of mashed potatoes.
• Offer these slider alongside classis sides such as potato chips, cole slaw, mac n cheese, or any other side of your choice.

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More Slow Cooker Sandwich Recipes

• Slow Cooker Hot Roast Beef Sandwiches
• Slow Cooker Spicy Honey Chicken Sandwiches
• Slow Cooker Italian Beef Sandwiches
• Slow Cooker Horseradish Beef Sandwiches
• Slow Cooker Chicken Parmesan Sandwiches
• Slow Cooker BBQ Chicken Sliders

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