Best 7 Meatball Parmigiana Sliders Recipes

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**Meatball Parmigiana Sliders: A Taste of Italian-American Fusion**

Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our Meatball Parmigiana Sliders, a harmonious blend of Italian and American flavors. These sliders are crafted with homemade meatballs, a rich and savory marinara sauce, and melted cheese, all nestled between soft and fluffy slider buns. Each bite offers a tantalizing combination of textures and tastes, from the tender meatballs to the crispy bun and the gooey cheese. Perfect for parties, potlucks, or a casual family meal, these sliders are sure to be a hit.

**Recipes Included:**

1. **Homemade Meatballs:** Discover the secrets of creating succulent and flavorful meatballs from scratch. Our recipe guides you through every step, from selecting the right ingredients to shaping and cooking the meatballs to perfection.

2. **Marinara Sauce:** Elevate your culinary skills with a homemade marinara sauce that captures the essence of Italian cuisine. Learn how to simmer fresh tomatoes, herbs, and spices into a rich and savory sauce that perfectly complements the meatballs.

3. **Meatball Parmigiana Sliders Assembly:** Bring all the components together to create the ultimate Meatball Parmigiana Sliders. Layer the meatballs, marinara sauce, and melted cheese between toasted slider buns, creating a mouthwatering symphony of flavors.

4. **Baking Instructions:** Ensure your sliders are cooked to perfection with our detailed baking instructions. Discover the ideal temperature and timing to achieve a crispy bun, melted cheese, and heated meatballs.

5. **Serving Suggestions:** Elevate your sliders to the next level with creative serving suggestions. Learn how to garnish them with fresh herbs, grated Parmesan cheese, or a drizzle of olive oil for an extra touch of elegance.

6. **Make-Ahead Tips:** Plan your culinary adventure in advance with our make-ahead tips. Discover how to prepare the meatballs and marinara sauce ahead of time, allowing you to assemble and bake the sliders just before serving.

7. **Storing and Reheating:** Ensure your Meatball Parmigiana Sliders remain delectable for future enjoyment. Learn the proper storage techniques to maintain their freshness and the best methods for reheating them to retain their original flavors and textures.

Embark on a culinary journey with our Meatball Parmigiana Sliders. With our detailed recipes and helpful tips, you'll be able to create a dish that tantalizes taste buds and leaves your guests craving more.

Let's cook with our recipes!

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.

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

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.

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

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

Tips:

  • Use a combination of ground beef and ground pork for the meatballs to create a flavorful and juicy blend.
  • Add grated Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley to the meatball mixture for extra flavor and texture.
  • Brown the meatballs in a pan before baking them in the oven to give them a crispy exterior and lock in the juices.
  • Use a flavorful marinara sauce for the sliders to complement the meatballs.
  • Top the sliders with melted mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese for a gooey and cheesy topping.
  • Serve the sliders hot out of the oven with a side of garlic bread or a fresh salad for a complete meal.

Conclusion:

Meatball Parmigiana sliders are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course that is perfect for any occasion. With their combination of flavorful meatballs, rich marinara sauce, and melted cheese, these sliders are sure to be a hit with everyone. So next time you're looking for a crowd-pleasing dish, give these Meatball Parmigiana sliders a try.

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