Meatloaf Sliders Italian Style Recipe

Name: Meatloaf Sliders Italian Style
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: MARINARA - make two days before party, is needed to prepare the meatloaf; 1-28 ounce can crushed plum tomatoes w/basil; 2 tablespoons tomato paste - I like to use the Sundried paste in a tube by Amore; 6-8 cloves smashed and chopped garlic; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; Salt & Pepper to taste; A bottle of red wine on hand; MEATLOAF - make and refrigerate one day before party; 3 ounces torn bread; 1/2 cup coarsely chopped sweet onion; Smashed garlic; 4 cloves or to your taste; 6 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley; 1 cup micro-plane grated Pecorino Romano; 4 thin slices prosciutto; 1/4 cup marinara sauce; 1 egg lightly beaten; 8 grinds fresh pepper - or to your taste; 1 lb 85% ground beef; 1-lb ground pork; INGREDIENTS NEEDED TO ASSEMBLE SLIDERS; 3 cups of marinara sauce - warmed; 20-24 slider sized cut grilled or toasted Ciabatta bread; Extra virgin olive oil on hand; 16 oz shredded mozzarella; 1 cup micro-plane grated Pecorino Romano mixed in with the mozzarella; Slider size cut meatloaf slices

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This Meatloaf Sliders Italian Style relies on simple, everyday ingredients such as smashed and chopped garlic, extra virgin olive oil, dried oregano and salt & pepper to taste. It comes together quickly and makes 4 servings, at about 1132 kcal each. The step-by-step instructions below are written to be easy to follow, even on a busy day.

It's versatile enough for an easy weeknight dinner yet satisfying enough for guests at the weekend. Serve it with your favorite sides, and keep any leftovers for a quick meal the next day.

Updated Jun 30, 2026

Serves 4 Meat & Poultry

Servings: persons

MARINARA - make two days before party, is needed to prepare the meatloaf
1-28 ounce can crushed plum tomatoes w/basil
2 tablespoons tomato paste - I like to use the Sundried paste in a tube by Amore
6-8 cloves smashed and chopped garlic
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt & Pepper to taste
A bottle of red wine on hand
MEATLOAF - make and refrigerate one day before party
3 ounces torn bread
1/2 cup coarsely chopped sweet onion
Smashed garlic; 4 cloves or to your taste
6 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley
1 cup micro-plane grated Pecorino Romano
4 thin slices prosciutto
1/4 cup marinara sauce
1 egg lightly beaten
8 grinds fresh pepper - or to your taste
1 lb 85% ground beef
1-lb ground pork
INGREDIENTS NEEDED TO ASSEMBLE SLIDERS
3 cups of marinara sauce - warmed
20-24 slider sized cut grilled or toasted Ciabatta bread
Extra virgin olive oil on hand
16 oz shredded mozzarella
1 cup micro-plane grated Pecorino Romano mixed in with the mozzarella
Slider size cut meatloaf slices

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["MARINARA INSTRUCTIONS", "In a 4 quart Dutch oven add the first 6 ingredients and simmer for at least 2 hours; wait for the sauce to start releasing a wonderful aroma throughout your kitchen. Keep slices of bread close by for sauce testing, a bottle of your favorite red wine for adding a little moisture to the sauce, if needed...and for sipping too!", "MEATLOAF INSTRUCTIONS", "Break up the bread and place in a food processor; pulse about 10 times to break it down into large crumbs.
2
Add the onion, garlic and parsley, pulse to combine and break the crumbs smaller.
3
Add the pecorino and prosciutto, pulse all ingredients down to very fine crumbs.", "Transfer the crumb mixture to large bowl, add the egg, marinara sauce and ground pepper; stir to combine and let stand for 5 minutes. NOTE: I don't add salt because the Pecorino adds enough.", "Combine the ground beef and pork with the crumb mixture, toss with your hands to incorporate all ingredients.
4
The mixture must feel moist, (slightly sticky) and be able to hold together; add 1 tablespoon of water at a time if you feel it needs more moisture.", "Gently shape the meat into a rectangle sized loaf = a flat top loaf.
5
Place onto a broiler pan, which has been prepared with cooking spray.
6
Spread a coating of marinara sauce over top of the meat loaf.", "Bake at 350u00b0 for 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours, until a thermometer registers 160u00b0.
7
Let loaf cool and then refrigerate overnight.", "To pre-cut, slice through the middle of the loaf lengthwise, and then make slider sized cuts horizontally.", "ASSEMBLE SLIDERS", "Heat the sauce to room temperature, then turn off the heat.
8
Moisten the insides of the bread, which has been pre-cut slider size, with olive oil; toast up golden brown on a grill or fry pan.
9
Add a medium sized dollop of marinara sauce to both top and bottom of the bread.
10
Sprinkle top and bottom with the mozzarella mixture.
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Add a slice of the meatloaf then squish it together and enjoy."]

1132

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Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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Frequently Asked Questions

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

You need 27 ingredients. The key ingredients include: MARINARA - make two days before party, is needed to prepare the meatloaf, 1-28 ounce can crushed plum tomatoes w/basil, 2 tablespoons tomato paste - I like to use the Sundried paste in a tube by Amore, 6-8 cloves smashed and chopped garlic, and more.

Yes, Meatloaf Sliders Italian Style 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.

Quick Info

Servings
4 servings
Calories
1132 kcal
Category
Meat & Poultry

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