Meatball Sliders

Get ready to wow your taste buds with these irresistible Meatball Sliders—perfect for parties, game day, or a fun weeknight dinner! Juicy, homemade beef meatballs are seasoned with garlic, oregano, and Parmesan, then simmered in marinara sauce for maximum flavor. Nestled inside buttery, garlic-brushed slider buns and topped with gooey melted mozzarella, these bite-sized delights are baked to golden perfection. Easy to prepare in just under an hour, this crowd-pleasing recipe is both simple and satisfying. Garnished with fresh parsley for a pop of color, these mini meatball sandwiches are guaranteed to steal the spotlight at any gathering.

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 0.5 cup breadcrumbs
• 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1.5 cups store-bought or homemade marinara sauce
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 12 pieces slider buns
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder (for buns)
• 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, milk, garlic powder, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until all ingredients are combined.

Step 3

Roll the mixture into small, evenly-sized meatballs (approximately 1 tablespoon of mixture per meatball). You should have about 12 meatballs.

Step 4

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sear the meatballs on all sides until browned, about 5-6 minutes. They do not need to be fully cooked at this stage.

Step 5

Pour the marinara sauce into the skillet with the meatballs. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through.

Step 6

While the meatballs are simmering, prepare the slider buns by splitting them in half. Place the bottom halves on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Step 7

Brush the melted butter mixed with garlic powder over the cut sides of the buns.

Step 8

Remove the meatballs from the skillet and place one meatball on each bun bottom. Spoon a small amount of marinara sauce over each meatball, then sprinkle shredded mozzarella on top.

Step 9

Cover with the top halves of the slider buns.

Step 10

Lightly brush the tops of the buns with more melted butter, if desired, and sprinkle with chopped parsley for garnish.

Step 11

Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the buns are lightly toasted.

Step 12

Serve warm and enjoy your delicious meatball sliders!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1649.2 grams (1649.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3754

Total Fat 190.00g	244%
Saturated Fat 77.40g	387%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.30g
Cholesterol 686mg	229%
Sodium 7449mg	324%
Total Carbohydrate 343.80g	125%
Dietary Fiber 20.40g	73%
Total Sugars 58.50g
Protein 182.40g	365%

Vitamin D 81IU	404%
Calcium 1723mg	133%
Iron 32mg	179%
Potassium 2888mg	61%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 44.8%

Protein: 19.1%

Carbs: 36.0%