Kid-Friendly Cheesy Meatball Sliders

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Mini beef meatball sliders baked with marinara sauce and melted mozzarella, perfect for game day or family fun nights. This Italian-inspired sandwich and wrap recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 450 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. In a large bowl, combine 1 lb ground beef, 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, 1/4 cup milk, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1 large egg, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
  2. Step 2: Shape the mixture into 16 small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on a lined baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes until cooked through and lightly browned.
  3. Step 3: In a baking dish, pour 1 cup marinara sauce and nestle the baked meatballs into the sauce. Top each meatball with 1 slice mozzarella cheese.
  4. Step 4: Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for an additional 8 minutes, or until the cheese melts and bubbles.
  5. Step 5: Meanwhile, slice 8 mini slider buns horizontally and brush the insides with 2 tbsp melted butter mixed with 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning.
  6. Step 6: Toast the buns in a skillet over medium heat for 2 minutes until golden and fragrant.
  7. Step 7: Assemble the sliders by placing 2 meatballs with sauce and melted cheese on each bun. Serve warm.

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