Italian Meatball Sliders Recipe

• 1lb ground beef
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons fresh chopped basil
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 cup marinara sauce
• 1 package dinner rolls (12 rolls)
• 12 slices mozzarella cheese

Garlic butter-

• 4 tablespoons melted butter
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons fresh chopped basil
• 2 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Halve the dinner rolls and set aside.
2. In a large bowl combine the ground beef, egg, salt, pepper, garlic powder, parmesan and 2 tablespoons chopped basil. Mix the ingredients until well combined. Shape the mixture into 12 golf ball sized meatballs. Set aside on a plate.
3. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the meatballs and cook for 1-2 minutes per side, then flip (the meatballs do not need to be fully cooked at this point). Remove the meatballs to a plate lined with paper towels. Drain any excess grease from the pan.
4. Pour the marinara sauce into the pan and place the meatballs into the sauce. Cook for 8-10 minutes, flipping the meatballs occasionally until the sauce has reduced to a thick consistency. Remove from heat.
5. Place one meatball inside each halved dinner roll. Top with sliced mozzarella and cover with the top roll. Place onto a large baking sheet.
6. In a small bowl combine the melted butter, garlic, basil and parmesan. Mix well. Pour the garlic butter over the top of the sliders. Place into the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, until the rolls are golden brown and the cheese has melted. Cut into individual sandwiches and serve.