Meatball Bar Orders Recipe
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Ingredients
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Meatballs
Sauces
Toppings
Breads
Method
Meatball Preparation
- 1
Mix Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, egg, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are fully combined.
- 2
Shape Meatballs
Using your hands, shape the mixture into meatballs about the size of a golf ball (approximately 1.5 inches in diameter). Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 3
Bake Meatballs
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
Sauce Preparation
- 4
Heat Sauces
In separate saucepans, heat the marinara sauce, BBQ sauce, buffalo sauce, and ranch dressing over medium heat. Stir occasionally until warmed through.
Setup Meatball Bar
- 5
Arrange Ingredients
Once the meatballs are cooked, arrange them on a large serving platter. Place the various sauces in small bowls surrounding the meatballs.
- 6
Add Toppings
Set out toppings such as shredded mozzarella cheese, sliced jalapeños, chopped green onions, and sour cream in small bowls for guests to add to their meatball sliders.
- 7
Serve with Breads
Provide slider buns and garlic breadsticks on the side for guests to make their own meatball sandwiches.