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Meatball Sliders

Meatball Sliders

These Meatball Sliders are a fun and delicious twist on classic meatballs, served on small slider buns with marinara sauce and melted cheese. Perfect for parties or a casual dinner, these sliders are sure to please everyone at the table.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course appetizer/main course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 People
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 mixing bowl
  • 1 baking sheet
  • 1 parchment paper or aluminum foil
  • 1 skillet
  • 1 saucepan
  • 1 measuring cups and spoons
  • 1 wooden spoon
  • 1 tongs

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • ½ cup breadcrumbs
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ¼ cup chopped parsley
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • 1 cup marinara sauce
  • 8 slider buns
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, egg, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, oregano, and red pepper flakes (if using). Mix well until all ingredients are fully incorporated.
  • Shape the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter. Place the meatballs on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until cooked through and browned on the outside.
  • While the meatballs are baking, heat the marinara sauce in a saucepan over medium heat until warmed through.
  • Once the meatballs are done, remove them from the oven and place them in the saucepan with the marinara sauce. Gently toss to coat the meatballs with the sauce.
  • To assemble the sliders, slice the slider buns in half and place a meatball on the bottom half of each bun. Top each meatball with shredded mozzarella cheese.
  • Return the assembled sliders to the oven for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  • Remove from the oven, cover with the top half of the buns, and serve warm.

Notes

Feel free to customize the sliders with your favorite toppings, such as sliced jalapeños or fresh basil.
You can prepare the meatballs in advance and store them in the refrigerator for up to 2 days before baking.
Leftover sliders can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven for best results.