Italian Turkey Meatball Sliders Recipe

Name: Italian Turkey Meatball Sliders
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: artisan bread Hearty, choice, I went with foccacia; meatballs; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 1/2 red onion diced; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; ground turkey 1 1/4 Ib., 93% lean; 1/4 cup panko Japanese bread crumbs; 2 tablespoons fresh basil chopped; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon italian seasoning; 1 large egg beaten; 1 cup baby spinach chopped; 1/4 cup reduced fat mozzarella cheese shredded; ketchup Balsamic; 2 tablespoons ketchup; 1 teaspoon vinegar

Servings: persons

artisan bread Hearty, choice, I went with foccacia
meatballs
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 red onion diced
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon tomato paste
ground turkey 1 1/4 Ib., 93% lean
1/4 cup panko Japanese bread crumbs
2 tablespoons fresh basil chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
1 large egg beaten
1 cup baby spinach chopped
1/4 cup reduced fat mozzarella cheese shredded
ketchup Balsamic
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 teaspoon vinegar

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
Heat oil in a small skillet. Add onion and cook over med-high heat until softened, 2 min. Add garlic. Add tomato paste. Stir all together, approx 3 min. Set aside and allow it to cool.
3
In a large mixing bowl, add turkey, egg, Italian seasoning, panko, spinach, basil, and cooled onion mixture. Mix until well combined but don't overmix. Using large ice cream scooper, form about 10 meatballs. Roll them into neat balls.
4
Grease 12 cup mini muffin pan. Drop meatballs into cups of pan. In empty cups, fill with water for even baking.
5
Place in oven for approx 40 mins or until nicely browned and cooked through.
6
In the meanwhile, prepare balsamic ketchup. Slice bread.
7
When meatballs are done, take pan out and set oven to broil (place rack near top). Line sliced bread on large baking sheet covered with aluminum foil. Add meatballs and top with cheese. Bake until cheese has melted, approx 1-2 minutes.
8
Top meatballs with ketchup. Cover with slider tops. Serve while warm.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: artisan bread Hearty, choice, I went with foccacia, meatballs, 1 teaspoon olive oil, 1/2 red onion diced, and more.

Yes, Italian Turkey 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Italian Turkey Meatball Sliders

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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