Italian Meatball Sliders Recipe

Name: Italian Meatball Sliders
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground sirloin; 1/2 lb mild Italian sausage; 1 large egg, whisked; 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs or 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs; 1/4 cup whole milk; 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese; 1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley; 1 large ciabatta or 1 large focaccia bread, cut into squares; 1 cup store-bought marinara sauce; 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese; 1/4 cup sliced fresh basil (to garnish) (optional)

Servings: persons

1 lb ground sirloin
1/2 lb mild Italian sausage
1 large egg, whisked
1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs or 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/4 cup whole milk
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
1 large ciabatta or 1 large focaccia bread, cut into squares
1 cup store-bought marinara sauce
3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup sliced fresh basil (to garnish) (optional)

1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil and grease with cooking spray, set aside.
2
In a large bowl, mix together the ground sirloin, sausage, egg, bread crumbs, milk, Italian seasoning, basil, salt, pepper, Parmesan, and parsley until well combined. Divide into 12 even pieces and then roll into balls, slightly larger than a golf ball in size, using your hands. Place on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them out evenly. Bake until golden brown and crispy, about 30 to 35 minutes. Drain the fat and set the meatballs aside.
3
To assemble the sliders, slice the squares of bread in half, and spread each half with marinara sauce. Place one meatball on the bottom halves, and top with a bit more sauce and shredded mozzarella. Bake until the cheese melts, about 3 to 5 minutes. Sandwich together with the tops and skewer with a long toothpick to hold in place.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb ground sirloin, 1/2 lb mild Italian sausage, 1 large egg, whisked, 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs or 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs, and more.

Yes, Italian Meatball Sliders falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Italian Meatball Sliders

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