Italian Meatball Sliders

Name: Italian Meatball Sliders
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Italian, European
Ingredients: 1 large egg; 2 Tbsps minced fresh basil; 113 grams fresh mozzarella cheese, cut crosswise into 12 thin slices; 1 garlic clove, minced; 340 grams ground sirloin; 1 teaspoons kosher salt; 237 milliliters lower-sodium marinara sauce (such as McCutcheons); 59 milliliters panko (Japanese breadcrumbs); 12 water rolls, halved lengthwise

The recipe Italian Meatball Sliders can be made in about 30 minutes. For $1.8 per serving, you get a hor d'oeuvre that serves 6. One serving contains 222 calories, 18g of protein, and 14g of fat. This recipe is typical of Mediterranean cuisine. Head to the store and pick up panko, basil, garlic clove, and a few other things to make it today.

Instructions

Preheat broiler to high.

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Broiler

Gently combine first 6 ingredients in a large bowl, being careful not to overmix. Divide beef mixture into 24 equal portions; gently shape each portion into a meatball (do not pack). Arrange rolls, cut sides up, on a heavy baking sheet; broil 30 seconds or until very lightly toasted.

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Meatballs

Roll

Beef

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Baking Sheet

Bowl

Remove roll tops from pan.

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Roll

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Frying Pan

Arrange meatballs on a broiler pan coated with cooking spray; broil 3 minutes or until browned. Turn meatballs over; broil 2 minutes or until desired degree of doneness. Arrange 2 meatballs on bottom half of each roll; top each slider with 1 cheese slice. Broil 1 minute or until cheese melts.

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Cooking Spray

Meatballs

Cheese

Roll

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Broiler Pan

Place marinara sauce in a microwave-safe dish; cover and microwave at HIGH for 1 1/2 minutes or until thoroughly heated, stirring once.

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Marinara Sauce

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Microwave

Place two sliders on each of 6 plates; spoon about 1 1/2 tablespoons sauce over each sandwich. Top each slider with 1 basil leaf, if desired, and 1 bun top.

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Fresh Basil