Marinara-Parmesan Meatball Sliders

Skip the noodles and place these tasty meatballs onto slider buns. Perfect for game day or a weeknight snack.

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Chill Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 40 mins
Servings:
9
Yield:
9 meatball sliders

Ingredients

Meatballs:

  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten

  • 2 tablespoons milk

  • 1 cup bread crumbs

  • 12 ounces 93% lean ground beef

  • 4 ounces ground pork

  • 2 ounces freshly grated Parmesan cheese

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

  • ½ teaspoon granulated garlic

  • ½ cup minced onion

  • ¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning

Remaining ingredients:

  • 1 (23 ounce) jar marinara sauce

  • 1 (15 ounce) package slider buns

  • 3 tablespoons freshly shaved Parmesan cheese, or to taste

Directions

  1. Whisk together egg and milk in a large bowl. Add bread crumbs to moisten. Mix in ground beef, ground pork, Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, garlic, onion, and Italian seasoning. Mix gently to combine. Cover bowl and refrigerate mixture for 1 hour for flavors to meld.

  2. Shape mixture into 3 ounce meatballs.

  3. Pour marinara sauce into a deep skillet and place meatballs into the sauce. Turn heat to medium, cover, and cook meatballs for 12 minutes. Flip meatballs and simmer until cooked through, about 12 more minutes.

  4. Toast slider buns. Add 1 meatball to each bottom slider bun. Top meatballs with freshly shaved Parmesan and cover with tops of slider buns. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

449 Calories
19g Fat
331g Carbs
20g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 9
Calories 449
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 19g 24%
Saturated Fat 6g 32%
Cholesterol 67mg 22%
Sodium 766mg 33%
Total Carbohydrate 331g 120%
Dietary Fiber 3g 10%
Protein 20g 39%
Potassium 428mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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