Meatball Sliders
Juicy homemade meatballs nestled in soft slider buns, topped with melted cheese and marinara sauce. Perfect for parties, game day, or a quick family dinner.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 0.5 lb ground pork
- 0.5 cup breadcrumbs
- 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 0.25 cup finely chopped onion
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for baking pan)
- 12 slider buns slider buns
- 1.5 cups marinara sauce
- 12 slices mozzarella or provolone cheese
- Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish (optional) optional
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking sheet with olive oil.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic, onion, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined; do not overmix.
- Shape the mixture into 12 equal-sized meatballs, about 1 1/2 inches in diameter. Place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until meatballs are cooked through and reach an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C).
- While meatballs bake, warm the marinara sauce in a small saucepan over low heat.
- Slice the slider buns in half horizontally. Place the bottom halves on a serving platter.
- Once meatballs are done, place one on each bottom bun. Top each with a spoonful of warm marinara sauce and a slice of cheese.
- Cover with the top half of the bun. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh basil or parsley if desired.
Notes
For best results, use freshly grated Parmesan and high-quality marinara sauce. These sliders are best served immediately while the cheese is melted and the buns are soft.