Sweet & Tangy BBQ Meatball Sliders Recipe

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Looking for an easy party dish that everyone will be grabbing seconds of? These Sweet & Tangy BBQ Meatball Sliders are a total crowd-pleaser.

No matter if you’re hosting a game day party, backyard BBQ, picnic, birthday bash, or casual get-together, this recipe brings big flavor with little effort.

The mix of barbecue sauce and grape jelly gives these sliders that perfect sweet-and-savory kick.

Melted muenster cheese, zesty pickles, and soft buns? Yes, please!

Get ready to be asked for the recipe — again and again.

 

 

Ingredients You’ll Need For This Recipe:

Yields:  12 Sliders

Prep time: 10 minutes

Idle/Oven time: 25-30 minutes

Total time: 60 minutes

 

Ingredients:

  • 24 frozen italian meatballs
  • 12 slider buns
  • 12 muenster cheese slices
  • 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
  • 1/2 cup grape jelly
  • 1 cup chopped scallions
  • 1 cup bread and butter pickles

 

 

Step-by-step Guide:

1 – Put meatballs on a sheet of aluminum foil on a baking sheet.

 

 

2 – Bake the meatballs according to instructions.

3 – Take the meatballs out of the oven and sit them to the side.

 

 

4 – Place the barbecue sauce and grape jelly in the frying pan.

 

 

5 – Put the pan on the stove over medium high heat.

6 – Stir the mixture until it starts to bubble and slightly thicken.

 

 

7 – Pour the meatballs into the pan with the sauce and use a spatula or spoon to mix the meatballs around in the pan.

 

 

8 – Make sure all the meatballs are completely covered and let them simmer for about 3 mins.

 

 

9 – Remove the pan from the heat.

10 – Place the bottom half of the slider buns in a 9×13 inch baking dish.

 

 

11 – Put two meatballs on each bun in the baking dish. Spoon a little bit of sauce over the meatballs.

 

 

12 – Lay the slices of muenster cheese over the meatballs.

 

 

13 – Place the baking dish in the oven on 350 for 3-5 minutes to melt the cheese.

14 – Once the pan is out of the oven sprinkle the scallions and pickles randomly on the cheese covered meatballs.

 

 

15 – Place the top half of the buns on top of the cheese covered meatballs.

 

 

 

16 – Use a knife to separate the sliders or clean hands pull them apart.

17 – Serve while hot and enjoy!

 

Pro Tips for Success:

  • Use mini brioche buns for an extra touch of buttery flavor and fancy feel without extra work.

  • Add a dash of hot sauce to the BBQ and jelly mix if your crowd loves a little heat.

  • Swap in turkey or veggie meatballs if you’re serving guests with dietary needs or lighter preferences.

  • Toast the buns lightly before assembling for sliders that don’t get soggy on the bottom.

  • Try different cheeses like provolone or pepper jack for a fun flavor twist!

 

 

Whether it’s a sunny picnic, a football Sunday, or a family birthday bash, these BBQ Meatball Sliders bring the flavor and the fun.

They’re easy to make, packed with sweet and tangy goodness, and always a hit.

Whip them up once and they’ll be on your party menu forever!

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