Garlic Bread Meatball Sliders
Summary: These Garlic Bread Meatball Sliders are a delicious twist on classic sliders, featuring juicy meatballs sandwiched between garlic buttered bread rolls. Perfect for parties or a fun family meal.
Category: Appetizer
Cuisine: Italian-American
Servings: 12 sliders
Duration: Preparation Time: 30 minutes, Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 12 slider rolls
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, egg, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Form into small meatballs and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake meatballs for 15-20 minutes until cooked through.
- While meatballs are baking, mix melted butter, minced garlic, and Italian seasoning. Cut slider rolls in half and brush the garlic butter mixture on each half.
- Place a meatball on the bottom half of each roll, top with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese. Cover with the top half of the roll.
- Bake sliders for an additional 5-10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.
- Enjoy these delicious Garlic Bread Meatball Sliders!
Nutrition Facts:
- Sugar: 3g sugar
- Fiber: 2g fiber
- Calories: 250 calories
- Carbohydrates: 22g carbohydrates
- Protein: 15g protein
- Fat: 12g fat
