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Savory Meatball Sliders

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Juicy, flavorful meatballs simmered in a rich tomato sauce and nestled inside soft, buttery slider buns, perfect for snacks or casual gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef (80/20 preferred)
  • 1/2 lb ground pork (optional)
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (Italian seasoned or plain)
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1/4 cup whole milk or dairy-free alternative
  • 1 1/2 cups marinara sauce
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 12 slider buns
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • Fresh basil leaves or additional parsley for garnish (optional)
  • Provolone or mozzarella slices (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or place a wire rack on top.
  2. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, garlic, parsley, oregano, salt, pepper, and milk. Mix gently until just combined.
  3. Roll mixture into 1 1/2-inch balls, about the size of a golf ball, yielding approximately 24 meatballs.
  4. Place meatballs evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet or wire rack. Bake for 15-18 minutes until cooked through and golden.
  5. While meatballs bake, warm marinara sauce in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Add red pepper flakes and garlic powder, stirring occasionally. Keep warm but do not boil.
  6. Transfer baked meatballs into the saucepan with marinara. Stir gently to coat and simmer on low heat for 5 minutes.
  7. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Split slider buns and toast cut sides until golden and crisp, about 1-2 minutes.
  8. Assemble sliders by placing 2 meatballs on each bun bottom, spooning extra sauce over, adding cheese slice if using, then topping with bun top. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley.
  9. Serve hot from skillet or cooled to room temperature.

Notes

Do not overmix meatball mixture to avoid toughness. Toast buns in butter to prevent sogginess. Let meatballs rest 5 minutes before assembling to redistribute juices. For melted cheese, broil assembled sliders 1-2 minutes watching closely.

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