Monster Meatball Sliders
Fun and delicious sliders featuring seasoned meatballs, mozzarella, and marinara sauce served in fluffy buns, perfect for parties or family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
- Meatballs (store-bought or homemade)
- Soft slider buns or mini brioche rolls
- Fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini)
- Good-quality marinara sauce
- Black olives for eyes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the meatballs by mixing ground meat, breadcrumbs, eggs, minced garlic, and Italian seasoning, rolling them into golf ball-sized rounds.
- Bake the meatballs on a parchment-lined baking sheet for about 20 minutes or until browned.
- Heat the marinara sauce in a small saucepan over medium heat.
- Assemble the sliders by slicing the buns, spreading marinara, and adding a meatball and mozzarella.
- Melt the cheese in the oven for 5-7 minutes until bubbly.
- Add two black olives to each slider for eyes.
- Complete the sliders by placing the other half of the bun on top.
Notes
Feel free to experiment with meatball variations, including buffalo style or vegetarian options.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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