# 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 chopped fresh parsley
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 chopped fresh parsley
# Method:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Mix until just combined.
03 - Shape mixture into 12 equal meatballs and place on the prepared sheet.
04 - Bake for 15 to 18 minutes until cooked through and browned.
05 - Reduce oven temperature to 350°F. Slice slider buns in half horizontally, keeping halves together, and arrange bottom halves in a 9x13-inch baking dish.
06 - Spread half the marinara sauce over bun bottoms. Place one meatball on each. Spoon remaining marinara sauce over meatballs, then sprinkle mozzarella cheese evenly.
07 - Place tops of buns over cheese. Combine melted butter, garlic powder, and parsley; brush over bun tops.
08 - Cover loosely with foil and bake 10 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 5 minutes until cheese is melted and buns are golden.
09 - Remove from oven and serve immediately.
