Monster Meatball Sliders
Whimsical and mouth-watering Monster Meatball Sliders that encapsulate comfort and fun, perfect for gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- Handful of chopped parsley
- Salt & Pepper to taste
- Slider buns
- 4 slices mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- Black or green olives for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Combine in a large mixing bowl ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, and chopped parsley. Season with salt and pepper.
- Form about 2 tablespoons of the mixture into golf-ball-sized meatballs and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked through (internal temp 160°F or 70°C).
- Heat marinara sauce in a pot over medium heat.
- Assemble by placing meatballs on slider buns, topping with marinara and mozzarella cheese.
- Add halved olives on top for eyes.
- Serve on a platter with extra marinara for dipping.
Notes
For a spicy kick, add crushed red pepper flakes or serve with jalapeños. These sliders are versatile and can be customized with various sauces.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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