Sheet Pan Baked Turkey Meatball Sliders
Juicy herb-seasoned turkey meatballs baked on a sheet pan, smothered in marinara and melted mozzarella on Hawaiian rolls.
sheet-pan Timer
Set for 20 mins @ 400°F (204°C)
Ingredients
Base recipe calibrated for 6 adults.
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Get to the Point Execution
Mix ground turkey, breadcrumbs, egg, parmesan, and Italian seasoning; roll into 12 meatballs.
Bake meatballs on a parchment-lined sheet pan at 400°F for 15 minutes to 165°F internal.
Slice Hawaiian rolls horizontally; place on pan, add meatballs, marinara, and mozzarella.
Bake 5 minutes until cheese is molten and tops of rolls are toasted and buttery.
Step-by-Step Guided Instructions
In a bowl, combine 1.25 lbs ground turkey (93/7), 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs, 1/4 cup grated parmesan, 1 egg, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp Italian seasoning, and 1 tsp kosher salt. Shape into 12 equal-sized balls.
Wet hands with cold water before rolling to prevent lean ground turkey from sticking to fingers.
Arrange meatballs on a parchment-lined sheet pan spaced 1 inch apart. Bake at 400°F for 15 minutes until internal temp reaches 165°F.
Baking on a sheet pan drains excess rendered juices away from the meatball base.
Slice a 12-pack of Hawaiian sweet rolls horizontally in half. Place the bottom half on the sheet pan. Place one cooked meatball on each roll square. Spoon 1 tbsp warm marinara over each meatball and cover with 6 slices of whole milk mozzarella cheese.
Sweet Hawaiian rolls perfectly contrast the savory garlic herb meatballs and marinara acidity.
Place roll tops over cheese. Brush roll tops with 2 tbsp melted butter mixed with 1/2 tsp garlic powder and 1 tbsp parmesan. Bake at 400°F for 5 minutes until cheese is melted and tops are golden brown.
Brushing rolls with garlic parmesan butter turns standard buns into garlic bread tops.
Cut between the roll seams before serving for 12 individual pull-apart party sliders.
Kids love these sweet roll sliders; serve with extra marinara on the side for dipping.
- Sweet potato fries
- Crispy green beans
- Creamy coleslaw
Reheat in a 350°F oven wrapped loosely in foil for 8 minutes.