Mini Cheesy Turkey Meatball Sliders

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Juicy turkey meatballs baked to perfection, topped with melted cheese and nestled inside soft slider buns, ideal for kid-friendly parties or lunches. This American-inspired kid-friendly recipe, ready in about 38 minutes, pairs ground turkey, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 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: 23 min Serves 8 American cuisine 280 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, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1/4 cup milk, 1 large egg, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion 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 1/2 inches each, and place on a lightly greased baking sheet.
  3. Step 3: Bake the meatballs for 18-20 minutes until cooked through and lightly browned.
  4. Step 4: Remove meatballs from oven and top each with about 1 tbsp shredded mozzarella cheese. Return to oven for 2-3 minutes until cheese melts and bubbles.
  5. Step 5: Lightly toast 8 slider buns by brushing 1 tbsp olive oil on cut sides and placing them under the broiler for 1-2 minutes until golden.
  6. Step 6: Assemble sliders by placing two cheesy meatballs inside each bun. Serve warm.

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