Description
Meatball Slider Bites are the ultimate crowd-pleaser, merging juicy meatballs with rich marinara sauce and melted cheese, all nestled in soft slider buns. Perfect for game day or casual gatherings, these bite-sized delights are customizable to suit every palate while being quick and easy to prepare!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 12 slider buns
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh basil leaves (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and any desired seasonings. Mix until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into small meatballs (about 1 tablespoon each) and place on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until cooked through (internal temperature should reach at least 160°F/70°C).
- Remove from the oven and drizzle marinara sauce over each meatball. Top with mozzarella cheese and return to the oven until cheese melts (about 5 minutes).
- Assemble each meatball on a slider bun and garnish with fresh basil before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider (75g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Prepare sliders ahead of time; refrigerate or freeze meatballs before baking. Experiment with toppings like jalapeños or barbecue sauce for added flavor.