Italian Meatball Sliders

Health score
4%
Italian Meatball Sliders
30 min.
6
211kcal

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Looking for a delicious, satisfying, and crowd-pleasing snack? These Italian Meatball Sliders are the perfect solution for your next gathering or family dinner. Imagine tender, juicy meatballs made from fresh ground sirloin, seasoned with garlic and basil, and topped with a slice of melting mozzarella cheese. All this goodness is nestled between soft, toasted water rolls, drizzled with rich, warm marinara sauce for a burst of flavor in every bite.

Whether you're hosting a game night, preparing a quick appetizer, or simply craving comfort food with an Italian twist, these sliders are sure to hit the spot. They’re not only easy to make, but they also pack a punch in terms of flavor and texture. With each slider delivering a perfect combination of savory meat, creamy cheese, and tangy sauce, these little bites are guaranteed to leave everyone coming back for more.

Ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe is ideal for those busy nights when you want to indulge without spending too much time in the kitchen. So, gather your ingredients and get ready to serve up a delicious treat that’s sure to impress!

Ingredients

  • large eggs 
  • 1.5 tablespoons basil fresh minced
  • ounces mozzarella cheese fresh thin
  •  garlic clove minced
  • 12 ounces ground sirloin 
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt 
  • cup lower-sodium marinara sauce (such as McCutcheon's)
  • 0.3 cup panko bread crumbs (Japanese breadcrumbs)
  • 12  water rolls halved lengthwise

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • broiler
  • microwave
  • broiler pan

Directions

  1. Preheat broiler to high.
  2. Gently combine first 6 ingredients in a large bowl, being careful not to overmix. Divide beef mixture into 24 equal portions; gently shape each portion into a meatball (do not pack). Arrange rolls, cut sides up, on a heavy baking sheet; broil 30 seconds or until very lightly toasted.
  3. Remove roll tops from pan.
  4. Arrange meatballs on a broiler pan coated with cooking spray; broil 3 minutes or until browned. Turn meatballs over; broil 2 minutes or until desired degree of doneness. Arrange 2 meatballs on bottom half of each roll; top each slider with 1 cheese slice. Broil 1 minute or until cheese melts.
  5. Place marinara sauce in a microwave-safe dish; cover and microwave at HIGH for 1 1/2 minutes or until thoroughly heated, stirring once.
  6. Place two sliders on each of 6 plates; spoon about 1 1/2 tablespoons sauce over each sandwich. Top each slider with 1 basil leaf, if desired, and 1 bun top.

Nutrition Facts

Calories211kcal
Protein31.85%
Fat59.31%
Carbs8.84%

Properties

Glycemic Index
28.67
Glycemic Load
0.86
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
9.788695667101%

Flavonoids

Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:211.05kcal
10.55%
Fat:13.78g
21.2%
Saturated Fat:6.12g
38.25%
Carbohydrates:4.62g
1.54%
Net Carbohydrates:3.88g
1.41%
Sugar:1.84g
2.05%
Cholesterol:84.49mg
28.16%
Sodium:575.5mg
25.02%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:16.65g
33.3%
Vitamin B12:1.74µg
29.07%
Selenium:15.68µg
22.4%
Zinc:3.34mg
22.27%
Phosphorus:196.56mg
19.66%
Vitamin B3:3.24mg
16.2%
Vitamin B6:0.27mg
13.37%
Vitamin B2:0.22mg
12.66%
Calcium:122.02mg
12.2%
Iron:1.95mg
10.85%
Potassium:322.82mg
9.22%
Vitamin A:375.99IU
7.52%
Vitamin E:0.93mg
6.18%
Vitamin B5:0.61mg
6.1%
Magnesium:23.04mg
5.76%
Copper:0.11mg
5.47%
Manganese:0.09mg
4.75%
Vitamin B1:0.07mg
4.53%
Vitamin K:4.59µg
4.37%
Folate:15.35µg
3.84%
Vitamin C:3.1mg
3.76%
Fiber:0.74g
2.97%
Vitamin D:0.3µg
1.99%
Source:My Recipes