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Meatball Sliders

These meatball sliders are perfect for a quick lunch or for serving at a party! We like to make them for football games!
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 12 sliders
Calories 290kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup Italian style bread crumbs
  • 1/3 cup minced onion
  • 2 tablespoons minced parsley
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon cracked pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 20 ounces marinara
  • 12 Hawaiian Rolls
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella
  • ¼ cup melted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons minced parsley
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Add the ground beef, egg, bread crumbs, onion, garlic, parsley, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to a medium mixing bowl and stir well with a wooden spoon or combine with your hands. 
  • Roll meat mixture into 12 evenly sized balls. 
  • Heat a 12 inch oven safe skillet, such as cast iron, over medium heat. Add the olive oil to the skillet and heat until shimmering.
  • Add the meatballs to the skillet and brown on each side, about 5 minutes total. You may have to work in batches.
  • Pour the marinara over the meatballs and place the pan into the preheated oven. Bake for 15 minutes or until the meatballs are cooked through.
  • Slice the Hawaiian rolls in half and separate each roll. Place the bottoms of the rolls in a 9x13 baking dish.
  • Spoon one meatball onto each roll and top with marinara from the pan.
  • Sprinkle the meatballs liberally with the mozzarella and place the tops of the rolls over the cheese.
  • Add the butter, garlic, parsley, and onion powder to a small bowl and stir to combine. Drizzle the garlic butter evenly over the tops of the sandwiches.
  • Cover tightly with foil and bake for 15 minutes. 
  • Serve hot.

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Notes

Serve with additional warmed marinara for dipping, if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slider | Calories: 290kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 646mg | Potassium: 353mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 530IU | Vitamin C: 5.3mg | Calcium: 133mg | Iron: 2mg