Meatball Slider Mania Easy Party Meatball Sliders Slider

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly oil a sheet pan or skillet. Warm marinara sauce in a saucepan over low heat.
2. Combine breadcrumbs and milk in a bowl. Let sit for a minute to soften. Add ground beef, egg, Parmesan cheese, onion, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to the bowl.
3. Gently fold all ingredients together until just combined. Avoid overmixing. Form into 12 equal-sized meatballs.
4. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear meatballs in batches until browned on all sides. Don’t cook them all the way through here.
5. Transfer the seared meatballs to the simmering marinara sauce. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 6-8 minutes, or until cooked through. Internal temperature should reach 160°F (71°C).
6. Arrange the bottom halves of the slider buns in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Place one meatball and a generous spoonful of marinara sauce on each bun bottom.
7. Top each meatball with a slice or sprinkle of mozzarella cheese.
8. Place the top halves of the slider buns on top of the mozzarella. In a small bowl, mix melted butter with garlic powder. Brush the tops of the slider buns with the garlic butter mixture. Sprinkle with sesame seeds, if using.
9. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the buns are soft.
10. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 2 minutes, or until the tops of the buns are lightly golden brown.
11. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Serve warm with extra marinara sauce on the side.