Kid-Friendly Cheesy Turkey Meatball Sliders

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Mini turkey meatballs baked with mild spices and melted cheese, nestled in soft slider buns perfect for kids’ lunches or snacks. This American-inspired kid-friendly recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs ground turkey, breadcrumbs, grated mozzarella cheese for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 230 calories and feeds 8, 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: 15 min Cook: 20 min Serves 8 American cuisine 230 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 turkey, 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, 1/2 cup grated mozzarella cheese, 1/4 cup milk, 1 large egg, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
  2. Step 2: Shape the mixture into 16 small meatballs (about 1.5 inches each) and place them on a greased baking sheet. Bake for 18-20 minutes until cooked through and lightly browned.
  3. Step 3: While meatballs bake, warm 1 cup marinara sauce in a small saucepan over low heat.
  4. Step 4: Slice 8 slider buns in half horizontally. Brush the insides with 2 tbsp melted butter and toast lightly under the broiler for 1-2 minutes until golden.
  5. Step 5: To assemble, place 2 meatballs on the bottom half of each bun, spoon warm marinara sauce over the meatballs, add a few slices of fresh basil leaves, and cover with the top bun halves. Serve warm.

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