Best 8 Italian Meatball Sliders With Red Sauce Recipes

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Preparing a delectable meal for your family and friends doesn't have to be a daunting task. With the right recipe, you can easily create a culinary masterpiece that will tantalize their taste buds. In this article, we'll embark on a delicious journey, exploring the art of crafting the perfect Italian meatball sliders with a rich and flavorful red sauce. Whether you're an experienced chef or just starting your culinary adventure, we'll guide you through each step, ensuring that your sliders are cooked to perfection and bursting with authentic Italian flavors. So, gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and let's dive into the world of Italian cuisine!

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

ITALIAN MEATBALL SLIDERS



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The meatballs get super tender by simmering them in tomato sauce after they are seared in a hot pan.

Provided by Kelley Simmons

Categories     Dinner     Main Course

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (divided)
1/4 cup onion (diced)
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1 1/2 pounds ground beef
1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
1 whole egg
1 tablespoon parsley (chopped)
2 cups tomato sauce
6-8 slices of mozzarella cheese (depending on how many meatballs you make)
basil for serving (if desired)
slider buns (toasted)

Steps:

  • Add 1 tablespoon of oil to a large skillet and heat.
  • Toss in onion and cook until tender and caramelized, 3-4 minutes.
  • Add in garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  • Add the onion and garlic mixture to a large bowl along with ground beef, breadcrumbs, cheese, egg and parsley. Mix with your hands or with a spoon until combined. Roll into meatballs. (I rolled them into 6 large meatballs, You can do 8 meatballs to feed two sliders per person.)
  • Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil to the same skillet the onion was cooked in. Once the pan is nice and hot add the meatballs and brown on both sides. (about 1-2 minutes on each side).
  • Leave the meatballs in the pan and pour tomato sauce on top. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes.
  • To serve place 1 meatball on the bottom of a slider. Top with 1 slice of mozzarella cheese. Place under the broiler on high until cheese has fully melted and starts to brown. Top with fresh basil if desired and the top of the slider bun.
  • Serve immediately!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 712 kcal, Carbohydrate 12 g, Protein 45 g, Fat 54 g, SaturatedFat 21 g, Cholesterol 200 mg, Sodium 1167 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

EASY ITALIAN MEATBALL SLIDERS



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Super easy and crowd pleasing party food appetizer! You just can't go wrong with Meatball Sliders.

Provided by Angela Allison

Categories     Appetizer

Time 28m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound lean ground beef ((96% lean))
½ cup panko bread crumbs
1 large egg
¼ cup grated parmesan
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon milk
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ cup marinara sauce
6 ounces mozzarella cheese, slices or shredded
10 sweet rolls, cut in half ((such as King's Hawaiian) )

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Line a baking sheet with foil, set aside.
  • In a bowl, combine the meat, panko, egg, parmesan, parsley, ketchup, milk, and salt. Roll into 10 evenly-sized balls and place on baking sheet. Press down slightly to flatten to a 1 ½ inch thickness. Bake for 15 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and top with marinara sauce and a cheese. Broil for 2-3 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly. Sandwich in buns and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving

OLD-FASHIONED MEATBALLS IN RED SAUCE



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Provided by Leslie Revsin

Categories     Beef     Cheese     Egg     Pasta     Tomato     Bake     Kid-Friendly     Sausage     Gourmet     Small Plates

Yield Makes twelve 2 1/2-inch meatballs

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound ground round (15 percent fat)
1/2 pound sweet Italian sausage
1/3 cup plain dry bread crumbs
2 eggs, lightly beaten
2 large garlic cloves, minced
1/3 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese
1 3/4 cups canned crushed tomatoes in heavy purée

Steps:

  • Remove ground round and sausage from refrigerator 30 to 60 minutes before cooking, if possible. Place bread crumbs in large bowl and stir in 1/3 cup water. When absorbed, blend together with eggs, garlic, 1/4 cup grated Romano, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
  • Preheat oven to 425°F. Add meats to bread crumb mixture and combine well with fork. Form into 12 even balls. Lay in 1 layer in 8 x 14-inch baking dish so each is separated by about 1 inch.
  • Stir 1/4 cup water into crushed tomatoes and season with 1/8 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste. Pour tomatoes over and around meatballs. Sprinkle tops with remaining 1 1/3 tablespoons grated Romano. Bake in center of oven until meatballs are just cooked through, about 18 minutes. Serve hot.

CHEESY MEATBALL SLIDERS



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These sliders are a fun way to serve meatballs at your party without using a slow cooker. Made on mini Hawaiian rolls, they have a hint of sweetness to balance out all the wonderful Italian seasonings. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers     Lunch

Time 1h30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 cup Italian-style bread crumbs
3 tablespoons prepared pesto
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 jar (24 ounces) pasta sauce
1 package (18 ounces) Hawaiian sweet rolls
12 slices part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 cup melted butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese or shredded Italian cheese blend
Minced fresh basil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Combine ground beef, bread crumbs, pesto and egg; mix lightly. Shape into 12 meatballs; place on a greased rack in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake until browned and a thermometer reads 160°, about 35 minutes. Toss meatballs with sauce; set aside., Meanwhile, without separating rolls, cut horizontally in half; arrange bottom halves in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Place half of cheese slices over roll bottoms; sprinkle with oregano. Add meatballs and sauce. Top with remaining cheese slices and bun tops., Combine butter, olive oil, garlic, Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes; brush over buns. Bake, covered, for 20 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with Parmesan and shredded mozzarella., Bake, uncovered, until cheese is melted, 10-15 minutes longer. Sprinkle with basil before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 514 calories, Fat 25g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 120mg cholesterol, Sodium 856mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 33g protein.

MEATBALL SLIDER BAKE RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: ground beef, italian sausage, minced garlic, fresh parsley, grated parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, italian breadcrumbs, eggs, milk, oil, slider buns, marinara sauce, shredded mozzarella cheese, olive oil, grated parmesan cheese, italian seasoning

Provided by Betsy Carter

Categories     Appetizers

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

¾ lb ground beef
¾ lb italian sausage
3 teaspoons minced garlic
⅓ cup fresh parsley
⅓ cup grated parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
1 ¼ cups italian breadcrumbs
2 eggs
¾ cup milk
1 tablespoon oil, for frying
12 slider buns
2 cups marinara sauce
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon italian seasoning

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350˚F (180˚C).
  • In a large bowl add the ground beef, Italian sausage, garlic, parsley, parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, bread crumbs, eggs, and milk and mix until thoroughly combined.
  • Roll the mixture into 5 ounce meatballs.
  • Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to a pan over medium heat and brown the meatballs on both sides for 15 minutes total.
  • Slice the rolls in half lengthwise.
  • Place the bottom half on a 9 x 13-inch (23 x 33cm) baking dish.
  • Spoon a little marinara sauce on each bun. Top a meatball on each roll, add another spoonful of sauce, and top with mozzarella cheese.
  • Place the remaining half of the rolls on top and lightly brush them with oil.
  • Combine the parmesan cheese and the Italian seasoning in a small bowl and sprinkle it over the buns.
  • Bake for 15 minutes.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 466 calories, Carbohydrate 33 grams, Fat 24 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 26 grams, Sugar 6 grams

ITALIAN MEATBALL SLIDERS



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Provided by Food Network

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb ground beef
1 tbsp Hidden Valley® Farmhouse Originals Homestyle Italian Dressing & Seasoning Mix
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup pizza sauce
1 cup mozzarella cheese, finely grated
8 slider size rolls, sliced horizontally

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. In a large bowl, combine Italian Seasoning Mix with ground beef and salt. Mix well and form into 8 equally sized meatballs. Place meatballs on a baking sheet. Bake for 18-20 minutes, until cooked through. Warm pizza sauce in microwave or on stovetop. Form sliders by placing 1 meatball on each roll, then top with sauce and cheese.

ITALIAN MEATBALL SUB SANDWICHES



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These hearty sandwiches are terrific for weekends and watching football. Kim Marie Van Rheenen of Mendota, Illinois simmers the meatballs in a tangy barbecue sauce rather than the traditional Italian red sauce.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 55m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 submarine buns (about 6 inches)
1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
2 tablespoons beaten egg
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon diced onion
1/8 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
1/2 medium green pepper, julienned
1/4 cup sliced onion
2 teaspoons canola oil
1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
1/3 cup chili sauce
1/3 cup water
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard

Steps:

  • Cut a thin slice off the top of each bun; scoop out bread from inside. Cover buns and tops with plastic wrap; set aside. Crumble 1/3 cup of the removed bread and place in a bowl. Add the beef, egg, milk, diced onion, salt and pepper; mix well. Shape into eight meatballs, about 1-1/2 in. each. , In a nonstick skillet, cook meatballs for 15-20 minutes or until no longer pink. Remove with a slotted spoon; set aside. In the same skillet, saute green pepper and sliced onion in oil until tender. Remove with a slotted spoon; set aside. Stir flour into skillet. Add chili sauce and water. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes. , Stir in brown sugar and mustard. Add meatballs, green pepper and onion; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, warm buns at 325° for 8-10 minutes. Spoon meatballs and sauce into buns; replace tops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 517 calories, Fat 19g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 111mg cholesterol, Sodium 1205mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 32g protein.

ITALIAN MEATBALL SLIDERS



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Delicious homemade meatballs turned into sliders for that perfect appetizer, snack, or even dinner! Use this recipe for all of your meatball needs! Recipe comes from The Slider Effect, a cookbook all about sliders!

Provided by Jonathan Melendez

Categories     Meat

Time 55m

Yield 12 Sliders

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 lb ground sirloin
1/2 lb mild Italian sausage
1 large egg, whisked
1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs or 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/4 cup whole milk
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
1 large ciabatta or 1 large focaccia bread, cut into squares
1 cup store-bought marinara sauce
3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup sliced fresh basil (to garnish) (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil and grease with cooking spray, set aside.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the ground sirloin, sausage, egg, bread crumbs, milk, Italian seasoning, basil, salt, pepper, Parmesan, and parsley until well combined. Divide into 12 even pieces and then roll into balls, slightly larger than a golf ball in size, using your hands. Place on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them out evenly. Bake until golden brown and crispy, about 30 to 35 minutes. Drain the fat and set the meatballs aside.
  • To assemble the sliders, slice the squares of bread in half, and spread each half with marinara sauce. Place one meatball on the bottom halves, and top with a bit more sauce and shredded mozzarella. Bake until the cheese melts, about 3 to 5 minutes. Sandwich together with the tops and skewer with a long toothpick to hold in place.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216.8, Fat 13.1, SaturatedFat 5.4, Cholesterol 61, Sodium 587.4, Carbohydrate 7.7, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 2.7, Protein 16.1

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ground beef for the meatballs. It will make a big difference in the flavor of the dish.
  • Do not overmix the meatball mixture. Overmixing will make the meatballs tough.
  • Use a variety of herbs and spices in the meatball mixture. This will give the meatballs a complex and flavorful taste.
  • Brown the meatballs thoroughly before adding them to the sauce. This will help to develop their flavor and prevent them from falling apart.
  • Use a good quality tomato sauce for the sliders. You can use a homemade sauce or a high-quality store-bought sauce.
  • Serve the sliders warm, with plenty of sauce and cheese.

Conclusion:

Italian meatball sliders are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. They are perfect for parties or potlucks and can be made ahead of time. With just a few simple ingredients, you can make a dish that everyone will love.

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