Best 7 Mammas Meatball Parmesan Sliders Recipes

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**Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with Mamma's Meatball Parmesan Sliders, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds.**

These irresistible sliders feature tender and juicy meatballs nestled between toasted slider buns, smothered in a rich and flavorful marinara sauce, and topped with a generous layer of melted cheese. The meatballs, crafted with a blend of ground beef, pork, and veal, are seasoned to perfection and cooked to succulent tenderness. The homemade marinara sauce, simmered with fresh tomatoes, herbs, and spices, adds a vibrant and tangy touch to the dish. The melted cheese, whether mozzarella, provolone, or a blend of both, provides a gooey and stretchy texture that perfectly complements the other components.

In addition to the classic Meatball Parmesan Sliders, this article presents a tempting array of variations that cater to diverse preferences and dietary restrictions. For those seeking a vegetarian alternative, the recipe offers a delicious Portobello Mushroom Parmesan Slider, featuring grilled portobello mushrooms marinated in a flavorful blend of herbs and spices, topped with melted cheese and marinara sauce.

For those with gluten sensitivities, the recipe provides a comprehensive guide to creating delectable Gluten-Free Meatball Parmesan Sliders. Using a combination of almond flour, tapioca flour, and coconut flour, these sliders deliver the same satisfying taste and texture without compromising on flavor.

Lastly, the article presents a unique and mouthwatering Air Fryer Meatball Parmesan Slider, a healthier take on this classic dish. These sliders are cooked in an air fryer, resulting in crispy, golden-brown exteriors and tender, juicy interiors. They're perfect for those who want to enjoy the indulgence of Meatball Parmesan Sliders without the added guilt.

With detailed instructions, helpful tips, and stunning photography, this article provides everything you need to create an unforgettable Meatball Parmesan Slider experience.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

MEATBALL PARMIGIANA SLIDERS



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Meatballs coated in marinara sauce, smothered with cheese, and sandwiched in brioche rolls are a party-perfect nibble. For tender meatballs, combine the ingredients gently and don't pack the meat too tightly.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers     Finger Food Recipes

Time 1h40m

Yield Makes 2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 slices white or sandwich bread, torn into 1-inch pieces
1/2 cup whole milk
8 ounces ground beef (85 percent lean)
8 ounces ground pork
4 ounces ground veal
1/2 cup finely grated Pecorino Romano or Parmesan cheese (1 ounce)
3 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 garlic clove, minced
1 large egg
Coarse salt
Homemade Marinara Sauce
2 dozen brioche rolls, split
1 1/2 cups coarsely grated mozzarella cheese (5 ounces)
1/2 cup finely grated Pecorino Romano or Parmesan cheese (1 ounce)
Small basil leaves

Steps:

  • Make the meatballs: Soak bread in milk for 5 minutes. Gently mix bread and milk with meats, Pecorino Romano, parsley, garlic, egg, and 1 teaspoon salt. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  • Roll mixture into twenty-four 1-ounce balls (each about the size of a golf ball).
  • Heat sauce in a large heavy pot over medium heat. Drop meatballs into sauce, and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook, partially covered, until meatballs are cooked through, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Make the sandwiches: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Working in batches, arrange rolls, cut side up, on a baking sheet. Place 1 meatball, a spoonful of sauce, 1 tablespoon mozzarella, and 1 teaspoon Pecorino Romano on bottom halves. Bake until cheese melts, about 3 minutes. Sandwich with basil.

MAMMA'S MEATBALL PARMESAN SLIDERS



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All-American sliders become "molto Italiano" in this crowd-pleasing recipe that features authentic meatballs, melted mozzarella and fresh leaves of basil.

Provided by Arlene Cummings

Categories     Snack

Time 50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb ground chuck or lean (at least 80%) ground beef
Salt and freshly ground pepper
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup Progresso™ Italian style panko crispy bread crumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
3 cloves garlic, very finely chopped
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley or 1 tablespoon parsley flakes
5 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
4 cups marinara sauce
12 mini hamburger buns
12 slices mozzarella cheese
12 fresh basil leaves, if desired

Steps:

  • In medium bowl, place beef; sprinkle well with salt and pepper. Add eggs, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic and parsley; mix lightly until combined. Shape mixture into 12 (2-inch) balls.
  • In 3- to 4-quart saucepan or Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add meatballs; cook 2 minutes on each side or until golden. Pour marinara sauce over meatballs. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. Simmer uncovered 30 minutes until meatballs are thoroughly cooked and no longer pink in center.
  • On each bun bottom, place 1 meatball, 1 slice mozzarella cheese and 1 basil leaf. Cover with bun tops.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

CHICKEN-PARMESAN MEATBALL SLIDERS



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Need a delicious dinner that's easy enough for everyday but clever enough for entertaining? These chicken Parmesan sliders are the perfect solution, packed with zesty tomato sauce, hearty chicken meatballs and gooey cheese - plus a generous topping of garlic butter.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 lb ground chicken
1 egg
1/2 cup Progresso™ Panko Italian style crispy bread crumbs
1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves
2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic
1/2 teaspoon Italian herb seasoning
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 package (12 oz) 12-count dinner rolls (not pulled apart)
1 cup Muir Glen™ Organic Pasta Sauce Tomato Basil
4 deli slices (about 0.75 oz each) mozzarella cheese
3 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves
2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Line 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with foil. Spray with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, mix Meatball ingredients until well combined. Divide mixture into 12 (2-inch) meatballs (about 3 tablespoons each); place in dish. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until no longer pink in center (at least 165°F).
  • Transfer meatballs to plate; discard foil. Slice sheet of dinner rolls in half horizontally; place bottom half in glass baking dish. Place meatball on each roll bottom. Spoon pasta sauce over meatballs; top with sliced mozzarella cheese. Place top half of rolls over cheese.
  • In small bowl, mix Topping ingredients. Brush mixture over tops of rolls. Bake 15 to 18 minutes or until rolls are golden brown and cheese is melted. Let stand 5 minutes; cut into individual sliders, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230, Carbohydrate 20 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Meatball Slider, Sodium 460 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 1/2 g

CHEESY MEATBALL SLIDERS



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These sliders are a fun way to serve meatballs at your party without using a slow cooker. Made on mini Hawaiian rolls, they have a hint of sweetness to balance out all the wonderful Italian seasonings. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers     Lunch

Time 1h30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 cup Italian-style bread crumbs
3 tablespoons prepared pesto
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 jar (24 ounces) pasta sauce
1 package (18 ounces) Hawaiian sweet rolls
12 slices part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 cup melted butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese or shredded Italian cheese blend
Minced fresh basil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Combine ground beef, bread crumbs, pesto and egg; mix lightly. Shape into 12 meatballs; place on a greased rack in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake until browned and a thermometer reads 160°, about 35 minutes. Toss meatballs with sauce; set aside., Meanwhile, without separating rolls, cut horizontally in half; arrange bottom halves in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Place half of cheese slices over roll bottoms; sprinkle with oregano. Add meatballs and sauce. Top with remaining cheese slices and bun tops., Combine butter, olive oil, garlic, Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes; brush over buns. Bake, covered, for 20 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with Parmesan and shredded mozzarella., Bake, uncovered, until cheese is melted, 10-15 minutes longer. Sprinkle with basil before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 514 calories, Fat 25g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 120mg cholesterol, Sodium 856mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 33g protein.

GARLIC BREAD MEATBALL SLIDERS RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: ground beef, egg, kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, grated parmesan cheese, fresh basil, canola oil, marinara sauce, dinner roll, mozzarella cheese, unsalted butter, garlic, fresh basil, grated parmesan cheese

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Appetizers

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 lb ground beef
1 egg
½ tablespoon kosher salt
½ tablespoon black pepper, freshly ground
1 tablespoon garlic powder
¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 cup marinara sauce
1 pack dinner roll, 12 rolls left intact, not pulled apart
6 slices mozzarella cheese
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 tablespoons garlic, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350° F (180°C).
  • In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, egg, salt, pepper, garlic powder, parmesan, and chopped basil until thoroughly mixed.
  • Take a golf ball-sized amount of the beef mixture and roll it into a ball. Repeat with the rest of the beef mixture, setting the meatballs aside on a plate.
  • Heat oil in a pan over high heat. Sear meatballs on one side for about one to two minutes, then flip. Cook for another one to two minutes, then remove the meatballs from the pan and drain any excess fat.
  • Pour the marinara sauce into the pan and place the meatballs in the sauce. Cook for about eight to 10 minutes, flipping the meatballs in the sauce until the sauce has reduced to a thick consistency. Remove from heat.
  • Cut the 4×3 sheet of dinner rolls in half lengthwise. Arrange the bottom half into a 9×13 inch (23x33 cm) baking pan.
  • Place the meatballs evenly in a 4×3 grid, putting one on each roll. Layer the mozzarella evenly on top. Cover with the top half of the dinner rolls.
  • In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, garlic, basil, and parmesan, stirring until evenly mixed. Pour the garlic butter mixture over the top of the sliders.
  • Bake for 20 minutes until the rolls are golden brown and cheese is melted.
  • Cut into individual sandwiches, and serve.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252 calories, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 18 grams, Sugar 1 gram

MARINARA-PARMESAN MEATBALL SLIDERS



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Skip the noodles and place these tasty meatballs onto slider buns. Perfect for game day or a weeknight snack.

Provided by thedailygourmet

Categories     Sliders

Time 1h40m

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons milk
1 cup bread crumbs
12 ounces 93% lean ground beef
4 ounces ground pork
2 ounces freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
½ teaspoon granulated garlic
½ cup minced onion
¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 (23 ounce) jar marinara sauce
1 (15 ounce) package slider buns
3 tablespoons freshly shaved Parmesan cheese, or to taste

Steps:

  • Whisk together egg and milk in a large bowl. Add bread crumbs to moisten. Mix in ground beef, ground pork, Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, garlic, onion, and Italian seasoning. Mix gently to combine. Cover bowl and refrigerate mixture for 1 hour for flavors to meld.
  • Shape mixture into 3 ounce meatballs.
  • Pour marinara sauce into a deep skillet and place meatballs into the sauce. Turn heat to medium, cover, and cook meatballs for 12 minutes. Flip meatballs and simmer until cooked through, about 12 more minutes.
  • Toast slider buns. Add 1 meatball to each bottom slider bun. Top meatballs with freshly shaved Parmesan and cover with tops of slider buns. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 449.4 calories, Carbohydrate 331.1 g, Cholesterol 66.8 mg, Fat 18.9 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 19.7 g, SaturatedFat 6.4 g, Sodium 765.7 mg

BAKED PARMESAN MEATBALL SLIDERS



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What are sliders, really, but just tasty meatballs with hamburger fixings? Revel in the simplicity of it all with these tasty baked Parmesan bites.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 35m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb. lean ground beef
1/2 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 egg
2 cloves garlic, minced, divided
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
1 can (14.5 oz.) fire-roasted diced tomatoes with garlic, undrained
1 can (14.5 oz.) tomato sauce
1/2 tsp. dried oregano leaves
12 slider buns
6 KRAFT Slim Cut Mozzarella Cheese Slices, cut in half

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375ºF.
  • Mix meat, Parmesan, parsley, egg and half the garlic just until blended. Shape into 12 (1-1/2 -inch) meatballs; place on foil-covered rimmed baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray. Bake 15 min. or until done (160ºF).
  • Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add onions; cook 3 min. or until crisp-tender, stirring frequently. Stir in remaining garlic; cook 1 min. Add tomatoes, tomato sauce and oregano; stir. Bring to boil; simmer on medium-low heat 10 min., stirring occasionally.
  • Separate bun tops and bottoms; place, cut sides up, on separate baking sheet. Spread bottom half of each bun with about 1 Tbsp. sauce; top with meatball. Spoon remaining sauce over meatballs. Top with mozzarella; bake 5 min. or until melted. Cover with tops of buns.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Sodium 600 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 17 g

Tips:

  • Use a combination of ground beef and pork for the meatballs. This will give them a more flavorful and juicy texture.
  • Make sure the meatballs are cooked all the way through before assembling the sliders. You can check this by inserting a meat thermometer into the center of a meatball. It should read 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Use a good quality marinara sauce for the sliders. This will make a big difference in the overall flavor of the dish.
  • Feel free to add your favorite toppings to the sliders. Some popular options include mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, and basil.
  • Serve the sliders immediately after they are made. This will ensure that they are hot and gooey.

Conclusion:

These meatball parmesan sliders are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. They are perfect for parties, potlucks, or game day gatherings. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a dish that everyone will love.

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