Say hello to our fantastic Keto Garlic Bread with Italian Meatball Sliders. This recipe combines two beloved classics into one irresistible dish. This appetizer-turned-main-course is a delightful fusion of flavors designed to satisfy your cravings!
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- Preparation and cooking overview
- Chef's note
- 🥪 Ingredients for this keto garlic bread Italian meatball sliders recipe
- Ingredient substitutions
- Additional ingredients
- Cooking tools required
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- How to make Keto Garlic Bread Italian Meatball Sliders: step-by-step guide
- Cooking methods
- Preparation steps
- Cooking instructions
- What to serve with keto garlic bread Italian meatball sliders?
- How to make it healthier
- Time-saving tips
- What can I prepare ahead of time?
- Storage and reheating instructions
- Storage instructions
- Reheating instructions
- Recipe wrap-up and conclusion
- Check out our other keto slider recipes!
- Frequently asked questions
- 📖 Recipe
Preparation and cooking overview
Prepare these Italian Meatball Sliders by making 12 larger Keto Dinner Rolls. While they cool, prepare the juicy meatballs. Fry the meatballs, simmer in tomato sauce, and layer the sliders with mozzarella cheese and garlic rolls. It takes about an hour and a half to make this amazing recipe!
Chef's note
For a burst of flavor, consider adding a sprinkle of dried oregano or a pinch of chili flakes to the meatball mixture. And feel free to explore cheese options like provolone or Swiss to give your sliders a unique twist.
🥪 Ingredients for this keto garlic bread Italian meatball sliders recipe
Bread Dough
Meatballs
Garlic Basil Butter
Ingredient substitutions
If you're missing a few ingredients, no worries. Here are some ingredients substitute options:
Additional ingredients

Cooking tools required
You will need these tools to make the keto garlic cheese bread and spicy meatballs.
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How to make Keto Garlic Bread Italian Meatball Sliders: step-by-step guide
Cooking methods
Preparation steps
- Carefully measure the ingredients. Use measuring cups and spoons for a perfect result.
- Keep the cooking tools and ingredients within reach.
Cooking instructions
- Make a batch of Keto Dinner Rolls according to this recipe, except make them larger! Make 12 rolls, not 24. Let them cool, then remove the rolls in one large piece from the skillet and carefully slice the rolls in half.
- Combine the beef, egg, garlic salt, pepper, and parmesan cheese in a large bowl. Mix until well combined, then form 24 meatballs (you need 2 meatballs per slider).
- Heat the olive oil in the skillet, then fry each meatball for 1-2 minutes per side until browned. Pour in the crushed tomatoes and simmer for 10 minutes. Transfer the meatballs and the sauce to a bowl and set aside.
- Wipe out the skillet, then add the bottom of the rolls back to the skillet. Top the bottom layer with the meatballs and sauce, then top with the sliced cheese and the tops of the rolls.
- In a small bowl, mix together the garlic butter ingredients. Brush the garlic butter over the tops of the rolls.
- Transfer to the oven and bake at 400°F (200°C) for 10-15 minutes until the cheese is melty. Cover with foil if the tops of the rolls start to brown too quickly.

Chef's pro tip
Don't overcrowd the skillet when frying to ensure perfectly browned meatballs. Cook them in batches, giving each one enough space to develop a golden crust and cook evenly.
What to serve with keto garlic bread Italian meatball sliders?
You can serve these meatball sliders with these side dishes:
How to make it healthier
Want to make this dish healthier, try the following ways:
Time-saving tips
Here are a few tips on saving time while following this recipe.
Note: Read the package instructions for carb counts and nutrients when using store-based ingredients.
What can I prepare ahead of time?
Storage and reheating instructions
Storage instructions
Reheating instructions
When reheating the frozen leftovers, you must thaw the sliders in the refrigerator overnight. After that, you can follow the guidelines below:
Recipe wrap-up and conclusion
The Keto Garlic Bread Italian Meatball Sliders are delicacies you wouldn't want to miss. The combination of juicy meatballs and garlic-infused rolls is a match made in heaven. These are perfect for any game-day event, holiday party, or potluck-style dinner.
Check out our other keto slider recipes!
- Keto Shrimp Po' Boy Sliders
- Keto Buffalo Chicken Sliders
- Keto Monte Cristo Sliders
- Keto Philly Cheesesteak Sliders
- Keto Cuban Sliders
- Keto Ham and Cheese Sliders
Frequently asked questions
📖 Recipe
Keto Italian Meatball Sliders
Ingredients
- 1 batch keto dinner rolls
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 large egg
- ½ tablespoon garlic salt
- ½ tablespoon black pepper
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 cup canned crushed tomatoes with basil
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 6 slices mozzarella cheese
Garlic Basil Butter:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon finely minced fresh basil
- 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Make a batch of keto dinner rolls according to this recipe except make them larger into 12 rolls, not 24. Let cool then remove the rolls in one large piece from the skillet, carefully slice the rolls in half.
- In a large bowl combine the beef, egg, garlic salt, pepper, and parmesan cheese. Mix until well combined then form into 24 meatballs (you need 2 meatbals per slider).
- Heat the olive oil in the skillet then fry each meatball for 1-2 minutes per side until browned. Pour in the crushed tomatoes and simmer for 10 minutes. Transfer the meatballs and the sauce to a bowl and set aside.
- Wipe out the skillet then add the bottom of the rolls back to the skillet. Top the bottom layer with the meatballs and sauce then top with the sliced cheese and the tops of the rolls.
- In a small bowl mix together the garlic butter ingredients. Brush the garlic butter over the tops of the rolls.
- Transfer to the oven and bake at 400° F. for 10-15 minutes until the cheese is melty. Cover with foil if the tops of the rolls start to brown too quickly.
Jaws says
Did you mean to make 12 meatballs to go into the 12 rolls? Or do you put 2 meatballs on top of each roll?
Alex Lester says
The meatballs need to be smaller for them to make compact sliders. Since the all get added to the buns then baked then sliced it comes out to about 2 meatballs per slider. I hope that makes sense!
Christin says
For this recipe, should I use regular olive oil or light? Full fat mozzarella or part skim for topping the sliders?
Cast Iron Keto says
Hi Christin, all of our recipes always use regular extra-virgin olive oil. For the sliders, you use can use either full fat or part-skim - the nutritional info was calculated with part-skim. Hope this helps!