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origins & traditionsThese Mini Meatball Sliders bring classic American comfort food to party-perfect proportions. Juicy homemade beef meatballs are seasoned with garlic, herbs, and breadcrumbs, then baked until golden. Each meatball gets tucked into a tender slider bun with melted cheddar cheese and a drizzle of tangy tomato sauce. The sliders are brushed with herb butter and baked together until the cheese melts and the tops turn golden brown. Unlike traditional meatball subs, these miniature versions offer the perfect two-bite experience with all the flavor and none of the mess. They are ideal for game day parties, casual get-togethers, or whenever you need crowd-pleasing appetizers that are both satisfying and easy to eat while mingling. The combination of seasoned beef, gooey cheese, and soft bread creates an irresistible flavor profile that appeals to guests of all ages.
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400°F and line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, 1 minced garlic clove, oregano, salt, and pepper. Add 1 beaten egg and mix until just combined.
Form mixture into 12 small meatballs, about 1.5 inches in diameter. Place on prepared sheet pan.
Bake meatballs for 12-15 minutes until browned and cooked through (internal temperature 160°F).
While meatballs bake, slice slider buns in half horizontally, keeping them connected. Place bottom halves in a casserole dish.
In a small saucepan, heat tomato sauce over low heat for 3-4 minutes.
Place one cooked meatball on each bottom bun. Spoon tomato sauce over each meatball.
Top each meatball with a slice of cheddar cheese. Place top buns over cheese.
In a small bowl, melt butter and mix with remaining minced garlic and parsley. Brush mixture over top of buns.
Cover casserole dish with foil and bake at 350°F for 8-10 minutes until cheese melts.
Remove foil and bake 2-3 minutes more until tops are lightly golden.
Let cool 2-3 minutes, then slice between buns to separate sliders. Serve warm.
Mini Meatball Sliders
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Savory bite-sized beef meatballs nestled in soft slider buns with melted cheese and tangy sauce. Perfect finger food that disappears fast at any gathering with just 35 minutes total time.
easy
35 min
12 servings
Ingredients
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Meatballs
- 500 grams ground-beef, none
- 1/2 cups breadcrumbs, plain
- 1 pieces eggs, beaten
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoons oregano, dried
- 1 teaspoons salt, none
- 1/2 teaspoons black-pepper, freshly ground
Assembly
- 1 cups tomato-sauce, none
- 1 1/2 cups cheese-cheddar, sliced
- 12 slices bread, slider buns
Topping
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons parsley, fresh chopped
Chef Tips
expert advice•For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the meatball mixture.
•You can substitute ground turkey for a leaner option, though cooking time may vary slightly.
•If slider buns are unavailable, use dinner rolls or cut regular hamburger buns into smaller portions.
•Make the meatballs ahead and refrigerate up to 24 hours before assembling and baking.
•For a gourmet twist, add a small piece of mozzarella inside each meatball before baking.
•These sliders pair wonderfully with marinara sauce for dipping.
•To keep them warm for serving at parties, place in a slow cooker on the warm setting.
•You can easily double or triple this recipe for larger gatherings.
