Jun 09 2026

Meatball Sliders Recipe

Time45m
Serves8

Home-made Meatballs | Mozzarella | Buns

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Ingredients

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Meatballs

Method

Meatballs Preparation

  1. 1

    Mix Ingredients

    In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning. Mix until well combined.

  2. 2

    Form Meatballs

    Shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1.5 inches in diameter. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

  3. 3

    Bake Meatballs

    Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake the meatballs for 20-25 minutes or until cooked through and browned.

Slider Assembly

  1. 4

    Prepare Marinara Sauce

    While the meatballs are baking, heat the marinara sauce in a small saucepan over medium heat until warmed through.

  2. 5

    Assemble Sliders

    Once the meatballs are cooked, place one meatball on each slider bun. Top each meatball with a slice of mozzarella cheese.

  3. 6

    Melt Cheese

    If desired, place the assembled sliders under the broiler for 1-2 minutes to melt the cheese.

  4. 7

    Add Sauce and Garnish

    Spoon some marinara sauce over the cheese and garnish with fresh basil. Place the top half of the slider bun on each assembled slider.

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