Christmas Party Mini Meatball Sliders
Christmas Party Mini Meatball Sliders are the ultimate festive treat that will elevate your holiday gatherings. These bite-sized delights feature juicy meatballs nestled in soft slider buns, smothered in tangy sauce, and topped with fresh herbs. Perfect for parties, they are quick to prepare and guaranteed to impress your guests with their rich flavors and inviting aroma.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6 (12 sliders) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef (80/20 lean-to-fat ratio)
- 1 cup plain or Italian-style breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 12 slider buns
- 1 cup barbecue or marinara sauce
- 4 slices mozzarella or cheddar cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, parsley, garlic powder, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until combined.
- Shape the mixture into small balls (1 inch in diameter) and place on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- Toss hot meatballs in sauce immediately after removing from the oven.
- Assemble sliders by placing meatballs on bun bottoms, adding cheese if desired, then topping with bun tops.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 sliders (120g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For a twist, substitute ground turkey for beef or add jalapeños for heat. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge or frozen for up to three months.