Meatball Sliders
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with these mouthwatering meatball sliders. Nestled in soft, fluffy buns, juicy meatballs are drenched in rich marinara sauce and topped with gooey melted mozzarella cheese, creating a delightful explosion of flavors in every bite. Perfect for game day or a cozy family dinner, these sliders are sure to impress your guests and keep everyone coming back for more. Easy to prepare and endlessly customizable, they are the ideal crowd-pleaser for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 lb lean ground beef (80/20)
- 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 8 slider buns (brioche or whole wheat)
- 8 slices fresh mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). In a bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until combined.
- Shape mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 minutes until golden brown.
- Heat marinara sauce in a saucepan until bubbly.
- Remove meatballs from oven, spoon marinara over each, top with mozzarella slices, and return to oven briefly until cheese melts.
- Assemble sliders by placing meatballs on toasted bottom halves of buns; add more marinara if desired before capping with top halves.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg