GARLIC BREAD MEATBALL SLIDERS

By Bug7

Meatball Sandwiches

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 egg
• 1/2 tablespoon kosher salt
• 1/2 tablespoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoon chopped basil
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 1 cup marinara sauce
• 1 package of dinner rolls, sheet of 12 left intact
• 6 slices mozzarella cheese
• 4 tablespoons melted butter
• 2 tablespoons chopped garlic
• 2 tablespoons chopped basil
• 2 tablespoons parmesan

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 350.

2. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, egg, salt, pepper, garlic powder, parmesan, and chopped basil until thoroughly mixed. Take golf ball sized amount of the beef mixture and roll into a ball. Repeat with the rest of the beef mixture, setting the meatballs aside on a plate.

3. Heat oil in a panover high heat. sear meatballs on one side for about 1 minute, then flip. Cook for another one to two minutes, then remove the meatballs from the pan and drain excess fat. Pour the Marianna sauce into the pan and place meatballs in the sauce. Cook for about 8 to 10 minutes, flipping the meatballs in the sauce, until the sauce has reduced in a thick consistency. Remove from heat.

4. Cut the rolls in middle half lengthwise. Arrange the bottom half into a 9 × 13 baking pan. Place meatballs evenly in each slice, putting one meatball per slice. Layer the mozzarella evenly on top. Cover with the top half of the roll.

5. In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, garlic, basil, and parmesan , stirring until evenly mixed. Pour the garlic butter mixture over the top of the sliders. Bake for 20 minutes until the rolls are golden brown and cheese is melted. Cut into individual sandwiches, and serve.