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Slow Cooker Easy Meatball Sliders

by Sarah Olson on February 3, 2017 | Updated August 9, 2020 12 Comments

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frozen meatballs in marinara sauce in a slow cooker.

These Slow Cooker Easy Meatball Sliders are great for game day or even better for a family dinner served with a tossed salad!

frozen meatballs in marinara sauce in a slow cooker.

Hi all! You will love how easy this meal is! My family eats dinner at the table at least 4 times a week and we get so tired of the same ole’ things. Everyone in my family loved this.

We love the flavors in these meatball sliders, they have the same flavors of spaghetti but the meatballs are on little buns instead of pasta. I decided to serve these with a salad, it sure went great with the sliders and made it a complete meal.

First I add the meatballs to the slow cooker.

frozen meatballs on the bottom of a slow cooker.

Pour over the spaghetti sauce and sprinkle over the parmesan cheese.

uncooked meatballs with sauce and parmesan cheese.

Cook on HIGH for 3 hours.

finished cooking meatballs is sauce.

The sauce stays thick even with the slow cooking. The meatballs add a touch of meaty flavor to the sauce.

wooden spoon and meatballs in a slow cooker.

I put the meatballs on slider buns and add parmesan cheese.

Then I add mozzarella and let that melt under the broiler in the oven.

meatballs and hceese on slider buns.
meatballs sliders on a sheet pan.

Ready to serve! I bought a pre-made tossed salad to go with these sliders.

oval platter of meatball sliders.

Three sliders are a good portion size if you are really hungry, that’s how many my husband had. I had two, and Lola had one. It reminds me of the story of the three little bears! The package of meatballs I bought had 26 meatballs, plenty to serve a crowd or to have some for leftovers the next day.

meatball sliders and a salad
close up of meatball sliders on yellow platter.

Other meatball recipes for the crockpot:

  • Slow Cooker Barbecue Meatballs
  • Slow Cooker Teriyaki Meatballs
  • Slow Cooker Porcupine Meatballs (homemade)
  • Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Meatballs
hand holding a meatball slider.

Don’t let how easy this recipe is to stop you from making it! It really makes for a good family dinner.

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meatballs in marinara sauce in a slow cooker.

Slow Cooker Easy Meatball Sliders

5 from 1 vote
Make meatballs with spaghetti sauce and parmesan and put on slider bun!
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Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: meatball sliders
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours
Total Time: 3 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 315kcal
Author: Sarah Olson

Equipment Needed:

  • Slow Cooker – 4 quart or larger

Ingredients:

  • 2 lb. bag frozen meatballs (I use Italian style)
  • 24 oz. jar spaghetti sauce such as Ragu
  • 2 Tbsp. Parmesan cheese
  • additional parmesan for serving
  • mozzarella cheese
  • 26 slider buns (or however buns you need for the amount of meatballs you need)
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Instructions:

  • Add the meatballs to the slow cooker. Pour over the spaghetti sauce, try to cover all the meatballs. Sprinkle over the parmesan cheese.
  • Cover and cook on HIGH for 3 hours.
  • To serve, start assembling the sliders on a cookie sheet. Add a meatball to each slider bun bottom. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese and top each meatball with mozzarella.
  • Place the sliders in the oven under the broiler (500°).
  • When the cheese is melted, remove from oven and place the top bun on each slider.
  • Serve and enjoy!

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Nutrition:

Calories: 315kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 466mg | Potassium: 287mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 379IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 105mg | Iron: 4mg
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    Filed Under: Appetizers, Beef, Dinner Tagged With: cheese, Crock pot, crockpot, family dinner, game day, meatballs, slow cooker, tomato sauce

    Comments

    1. Janice says

      February 3, 2020 at 11:58 am

      This sounds great plan to make them soon.Thanks!

      Reply
    2. mary says

      December 31, 2019 at 12:29 pm

      Why can’t i use my own hamburgers meat. I have to buy them

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        December 31, 2019 at 1:41 pm

        You can, you just have to make meatball with breadcrumbs, seasonings and eggs so they will hold together.

        Reply
    3. Vanessa Y. says

      May 7, 2019 at 12:49 pm

      So excited to try these tonight! My boyfriend and I love meatballs. Should be super easy and yummy. Thanks!

      Reply
    4. June Guedry says

      February 16, 2018 at 3:25 pm

      What brand frozen meat balls are the best? Would love a suggestion.

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        February 17, 2018 at 1:36 pm

        I usually buy mine from fred meyer (Kroger). My mom loves safeways brand though.

        Reply
    5. Eileen says

      February 9, 2017 at 8:53 am

      Could you do 6hrs on low if wanting it to be a work day dinner option?

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        February 9, 2017 at 9:38 am

        If it was me, I would add an extra jar of sauce so there is a bit more liquid for the longer cooking time.

        Reply
    6. Loren says

      February 5, 2017 at 2:40 pm

      Meatball sliders are so much the amazing! xo Loren

      Reply
    7. erline perdue says

      February 3, 2017 at 10:15 am

      we tried it last night and really enjoyed it. Simple and easy to assemble. Served with Sweet potato and a veggie.

      Reply
      • Sarah Olson says

        February 3, 2017 at 12:53 pm

        I’m so glad you like it. I love the side dishes you served!

        Reply

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