# Components:
→ Meatballs
01 - 1 lb ground beef
02 - 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
03 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
04 - 1 large egg
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
07 - 1/2 tsp salt
08 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
→ Sliders
09 - 12 slider buns or small dinner rolls
10 - 1 1/2 cups marinara sauce
11 - 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
12 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
13 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
14 - 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
# Preparation Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper until just combined.
03 - Shape mixture into 12 equal meatballs and arrange them on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes until browned and cooked through.
04 - Reduce oven temperature to 350°F. Slice slider buns horizontally without separating individual rolls and place bottom halves in a 9x13-inch baking dish.
05 - Spread half of the marinara sauce over bun bottoms. Place a meatball on each bun, spoon remaining marinara on top, then sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
06 - Cover cheese with the top halves of the buns. Combine melted butter, garlic powder, and parsley, then brush evenly over the bun tops.
07 - Cover loosely with foil and bake for 10 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 5 minutes until cheese is melted and buns are golden.
08 - Remove from oven and serve immediately for best enjoyment.
