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Meatball Sliders

February 27, 2015 by rachelle 18 Comments

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Sometimes when Lisa and I go day drinking for pedicures we go sober up eat at this Italian place next to the salon. It’s called Buona Vita and they have meatball sliders!

 

Meatball Sliders

 

They come on garlic bread instead of a roll.  I get them every dang time I go.  I just HEART meatballs. I mean, seriously, what’s not to love?  It just isn’t very convenient for me to go to Buona Vita.  Lisa, however, lives right down the street.  Must be nice.


 

Meatball Sliders

 

I’ve had to resort to making my own.  Not to worry, though.  Meatballs are totally easy to make!  If you don’t want to bother making your own sauce, just use the stuff in a jar.  Rao’s is my fave ever since Cara turned me on to it.

 

Meatball Sliders

 

Seriously, go make you some meatball sliders.  Oh, and Lisa?  I really need to go day drinking for a pedicure soon.

 

Meatball Sliders
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Meatball Sliders

Ingredients

For the Meatballs

  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 6 garlic cloves minced
  • 1-2 teaspoons dried basil
  • 1-2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1/2 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs I use the Progresso ones in the blue can
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 cup Parmesan or Parmesiano-Reggiano
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 lb ground mild Italian sausage

For the Sliders

  • 12 cups prepared marinara sauce
  • 1 garlic clove halved
  • Butter for spreading on roll
  • A few fresh basil leaves rolled and sliced
  • Freshly grated Parmesan or Parmesiano-Reggiano
  • 1 crusty Italian sub roll

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350
  2. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and use your hands to combine, careful not to overwork the meat
  3. Roll into meatballs (I make mine huge like baseballs)
  4. Place meatballs in a large high sided baking dish
  5. Pour in about 1 - 1 1/2 inch of water (this prevents them from burning)
  6. Bake at 350 for about 1 1/2 hours, or until done (time will depend on size of meatballs)
  7. Move meatballs into a slow cooker set to warm, cover with sauce and let flavors combine for several hours
  8. Slice sub roll into 3 inch wide pieces, slice down the middle, rub bread with garlic, spread on the butter and broil or toast until browned
  9. Top each roll with 1 meatball, a little sauce and garnish with cheese and basil

Notes: This recipe makes about 10 very large meatballs and a lot of sauce.  You can make adjustments to the amount and size of the meatballs.  I usually make the meatballs the night before and bake them.  I put them in the slow cooker the next day and let them do their thing all day while I’m at work.  We usually have spaghetti and meatballs for dinner then use the leftovers for sliders or subs.

meatball-sliders

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Comments

  1. Medha @ Whisk & Shout

    February 27, 2015 at 8:25 pm

    These look so so so so soooo good! I’m salivating 🙂

    Reply
    • rachelle

      February 28, 2015 at 4:14 pm

      LOL! Thanks Medha!

      Reply
  2. Mariah @ Mariah's Pleasing Plates

    February 27, 2015 at 9:28 pm

    Looks absolutely mouth watering!!! I could go for a meatball slider right about now! Pinned!

    Reply
    • rachelle

      February 28, 2015 at 4:15 pm

      You totally should, Mariah! Thanks for the Pin!

      Reply
  3. Andrea @ Chocolate & Sea Salt

    February 27, 2015 at 10:50 pm

    These look amazing. And putting them on garlic bread – WINNER. Pinning 🙂

    Reply
    • rachelle

      February 28, 2015 at 4:17 pm

      Thanks Andrea, and thanks for the Pin!

      Reply
  4. mira

    February 28, 2015 at 12:26 pm

    These look absolutely delicious! Need to make some this weekend!

    Reply
    • rachelle

      February 28, 2015 at 4:18 pm

      Thanks, Mira! I hope you love them as much as I do!

      Reply
  5. Lisa Johnson

    February 28, 2015 at 5:31 pm

    How about next Sunday for day drinking, I mean getting a pedicure?

    Reply
    • rachelle

      February 28, 2015 at 6:08 pm

      Lol! Yes! Count me in!!! And I have no idea what you are talking about – I never drink during the day!

      Reply
  6. Kathy @ Beyond the Chicken Coop

    March 1, 2015 at 9:34 am

    These look great! Your post made me laugh…. Hope you enjoyed that pedicure!

    Reply
    • rachelle

      March 1, 2015 at 11:31 am

      I’m glad you laughed, Kathy! 🙂

      Reply
  7. Bri | Bites of Bri

    March 2, 2015 at 7:18 am

    yum! I love that these come on garlic bread at your favorite spot. Sounds amazing! I love meatballs and especially in slider form.

    Reply
    • rachelle

      March 2, 2015 at 9:26 pm

      Me too, Bri!

      Reply
  8. Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice

    March 2, 2015 at 4:52 pm

    These meatball sliders look amazing! I am seriously craving these for dinner right now. And the garlic bread is the perfect touch! Pinned!

    Reply
    • rachelle

      March 2, 2015 at 9:27 pm

      Thanks Gayle and thanks for the Pin!

      Reply
  9. Thalia @ butter and brioche

    March 3, 2015 at 11:09 pm

    You definitely have got me craving sliders right now – these look amazing!

    Reply
    • rachelle

      March 4, 2015 at 5:32 pm

      Thanks Thalia! Don’t ya just love sliders?

      Reply

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