CHEESE-STUFFED MEATBALL SLIDERS

Cheese-Stuffed Meatball Sliders image

Perfect for tailgating, you can make the meatballs and sauce for these sliders ahead of time and heat them up at home on game day. Put 'em on rolls in the parking lot. -Hilary Breinholt, Glenwood, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds bulk Italian sausage
16 cubes part-skim mozzarella cheese (1-inch; about 8 ounces total)
1 jar (24 ounces) spaghetti sauce
1 jar (8.1 ounces) prepared pesto
16 dinner rolls, split and toasted

Steps:

Divide sausage into 16 portions. Shape each portion around a cube of cheese. Place on a greased rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until meat is no longer pink. Remove to paper towels to drain., In a large saucepan, combine spaghetti sauce and pesto; bring just to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Add meatballs; heat through, stirring gently. Serve on rolls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334 calories, Fat 20g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 50mg cholesterol, Sodium 889mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 13g protein.