Mini Meatball Hero Sandwiches
Satisfy your craving for comfort food with these irresistible Mini Meatball Hero Sandwiches, the ultimate crowd-pleaser for parties, game days, or family meals. Made with a blend of juicy ground beef and savory Italian sausage, these tender mini meatballs are seasoned to perfection with garlic, Parmesan cheese, and fresh parsley, then simmered in rich marinara sauce. Nestled in toasty mini rolls and topped with gooey, melted mozzarella cheese, each bite delivers a burst of flavor and satisfying texture. With just 20 minutes of prep time, these sliders are as easy to make as they are delicious. Perfect for both appetizers and casual dinners, this recipe will quickly become your go-to for stress-free entertaining. Keywords: mini meatball hero sandwiches, party sliders, Italian-inspired recipes, easy comfort food, cheesy meatball sliders.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground beef (80/20 lean-to-fat ratio)
- 0.5 lb Italian sausage (ground, casing removed)
- 0.5 cup Breadcrumbs (plain or Italian seasoned)
- 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
- 0.25 cup Milk
- 1 large Egg
- 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 2 cups Marinara sauce
- 12 pieces Mini sandwich rolls (e.g., slider buns or small baguettes)
- 1 cup Mozzarella cheese (shredded or sliced)
- 2 tbsp Butter (optional, for toasting rolls)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, Italian sausage, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, milk, egg, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until fully combined, being careful not to overwork the mixture.
Shape the meat mixture into 1-inch mini meatballs, placing them on a plate or tray.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches if needed, cook the meatballs for 2-3 minutes per side, until browned but not fully cooked through. Transfer browned meatballs to a baking dish.
Pour the marinara sauce over the meatballs in the baking dish and cover with aluminum foil. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the meatballs are fully cooked and the sauce is bubbling.
While the meatballs bake, slice the mini sandwich rolls and optionally toast them by spreading butter on each cut side and placing them under a broiler or in a hot skillet until golden.
When the meatballs are done, place 3-4 meatballs with a spoonful of marinara sauce onto the bottom half of each roll.
Top each sandwich with a sprinkle (or slice) of mozzarella cheese, then place the sandwiches under the broiler on a baking sheet for 1-2 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Cap each sandwich with the top half of the roll and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4817 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 285.8 g | 366% | |
| Saturated Fat | 111.8 g | 559% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 895 mg | 298% | |
| Sodium | 9503 mg | 413% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 337.4 g | 123% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.6 g | 66% | |
| Total Sugars | 43.3 g | ||
| Protein | 226.7 g | 453% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.7 mcg | 18% | |
| Calcium | 2031 mg | 156% | |
| Iron | 31.9 mg | 177% | |
| Potassium | 2259 mg | 48% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
