Description
Italian Meatball Sliders are a delicious twist on the classic meatball sandwich, perfect for gatherings or game nights. These flavorful sliders feature juicy beef meatballs nestled in soft slider buns, topped with rich marinara sauce and melted mozzarella cheese. They are easy to prepare, making them an irresistible addition to any meal that will have your guests coming back for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup marinara sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 8 soft slider buns
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, eggs, salt, and pepper; mix until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for approximately 20 minutes or until browned and cooked through.
- Assemble sliders by placing each meatball on a bun, topping with marinara sauce and shredded mozzarella.
- Return assembled sliders to the oven for an additional 5 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 sliders (150g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 110mg