Savory Meatball Sliders
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with these delicious meatball sliders! Nestled in soft slider buns, juicy meatballs are topped with zesty marinara and gooey mozzarella cheese. Perfect for game nights or family gatherings, these sliders are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that combines simplicity and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6 (12 sliders total) 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup marinara sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 12 slider buns
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, mix the ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, and egg until just combined.
- Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian herbs to taste.
- Roll the mixture into inch-wide meatballs and place on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for about 20 minutes or until browned.
- In a skillet, warm marinara sauce over medium heat; add baked meatballs and coat well.
- Slice slider buns in half and layer the bottom halves with meatballs. Top with shredded mozzarella and cover with bun tops.
- Return to the oven for an additional 5-10 minutes until cheese is melted and buns are lightly toasted.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 sliders (120g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg