# Ingredient List:
→ Meatballs
01 - 1 pound 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 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/4 teaspoon 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 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
13 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
14 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
# Directions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper until just combined.
03 - Shape the mixture into 12 equal meatballs and arrange them on the prepared baking sheet.
04 - Bake meatballs for 15 to 18 minutes until cooked through and browned.
05 - Lower oven heat to 350°F.
06 - Slice each slider bun in half horizontally, keeping the buns intact. Arrange the bottom halves in a 9x13-inch baking dish.
07 - Spread half of the marinara sauce over the bun bottoms. Place one meatball on each bun.
08 - Top each meatball with the remaining marinara sauce, then evenly sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
09 - Place the top halves of the buns over the cheese layers.
10 - Combine melted butter with garlic powder and chopped parsley. Brush this mixture evenly over the bun tops.
11 - Cover the baking dish loosely with foil and bake for 10 minutes.
12 - Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes until the cheese melts and buns turn golden.
13 - Remove from oven and serve the sliders warm.
