Description
Meatball Slider Bites are an irresistible appetizer that features juicy meatballs, melted cheese, and zesty marinara sauce nestled in soft slider buns. Perfect for any gathering or a quick family dinner, these sliders promise to satisfy every craving and keep guests coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 4 slices mozzarella cheese
- 6 slider buns
- Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; mix until well blended.
- Form small meatballs (about 1 inch) and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until cooked through and browned.
- Top each meatball with marinara sauce and a slice of cheese; return to the oven for another 5 minutes until the cheese melts.
- Assemble by placing each meatball between slider bun halves.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider (70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Customize by using different cheeses or adding sautéed veggies like onions or bell peppers. To keep sliders warm while preparing ahead of time, use a slow cooker on low heat.