March 22, 2015
These sliders are the perfect addition to any party. People will not feel guilty eating a few because they are so adorable. Although they are a small bite, they are packed with strong and delicious Italian flavours.
Meatball Sliders
2015-03-21 13:15:49
Yields 24
Prep Time
30 min
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 30 min
For the Meatballs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion, medium dice
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1/2 pound ground beef
- 1/2 pound ground veal
- 1/2 pound ground pork
- 4 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups Romano cheese
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup red wine
- 2 1/2 cups bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup parsley, minced
- 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
For the Sliders
- 24 slider buns
- 12 slices provolone cheese
- 1 stick of butter
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 6 cups marinara sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 F.
- In a saute pan, heat the olive oil over medium high heat. Add the onions and saute until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and saute for 30 seconds, until fragrant. Leave to cool for a couple of minutes.
- Prepare two sheet pans covered with parchment paper. To make the meatballs, combine the remaining ingredients and cooled onions and garlic into a large bowl, careful not to over mix. Roll the mixture into 24 meatballs. You will likely have extra. Place the meatballs onto sheet pans.
- Place the meatballs in the oven and bake until dark brown on the outside and cooked through in the middle, about 30-40 minutes depending on the size.
- Heat the tomato sauce in a large pot over medium heat. When the meatballs are ready add them to the sauce ensuring the sauce coats the balls.
- Meanwhile, combine the garlic, butter, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
- On two baking sheets, line up the sliced slider buns. Coat the bottom half of the bun with butter and the other half with half a slice of cheese. Toast the buns until they are lightly golden and the cheese has melted.
- To make the sandwiches, scoop a meatball coated in sauce on top of the garlic butter toasted half of the bun and top with the provolone covered half. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Feel free to swap the Romano or provolone cheese in this recipe for other Italian favourites like parmesan or mozzarella.
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