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Mini Meatball Sliders

45 Mins

Ingredients


1 pound ground beef

1/2 cup chopped onion

1/2 cup chopped green pepper

1/2 cup crushed butter-flavored crackers or breadcrumbs

1 egg

1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

1 teaspoon chopped garlic

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon ground black pepper

1 (26.5 ounce) can pasta sauce

1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

4 slices provolone cheese

1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

8 Martin’s Dinner (or Party) Potato Rolls, split and lightly toasted


Yield: 8 Sliders

Directions


Step 1

Preheat an oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2

Combine ground beef, onion, green pepper, crumbs and egg in a large bowl. Season with Worcestershire sauce, garlic, salt, and pepper; mix well. Form mixture into 8 meatballs. Place meatballs in a 9 x 13 inch baking dish.

Step 3

Bake meatballs in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Pour the pasta sauce into a large saucepan; bring to a simmer over low heat. Stir baked meatballs into the simmering sauce. Do not turn oven off. Simmer meatballs sauce for 5 minutes.

Step 4

Place one meatball, provolone cheese, a sprinkle of Parmesan, and a spoonful of sauce between each roll. Place sandwiches in hot oven; bake until cheeses melt, about 7 minutes.

Step 5

Optional: Top with 1/4 teaspoon of basil pesto and serve immediately.


Recipe adapted from www.yummly.com