MAMMA'S MEATBALL PARMESAN SLIDERS

Mamma's Meatball Parmesan Sliders image

Provided by Arlene Cummings

Categories Snack

Time 50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb ground chuck or lean (at least 80%) ground beef
Salt and freshly ground pepper
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup Progresso™ Italian style panko crispy bread crumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
3 cloves garlic, very finely chopped
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley or 1 tablespoon parsley flakes
5 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
4 cups marinara sauce
12 mini hamburger buns
12 slices mozzarella cheese
12 fresh basil leaves, if desired

Steps:

In medium bowl, place beef; sprinkle well with salt and pepper. Add eggs, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic and parsley; mix lightly until combined. Shape mixture into 12 (2-inch) balls.
In 3- to 4-quart saucepan or Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add meatballs; cook 2 minutes on each side or until golden. Pour marinara sauce over meatballs. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. Simmer uncovered 30 minutes until meatballs are thoroughly cooked and no longer pink in center.
On each bun bottom, place 1 meatball, 1 slice mozzarella cheese and 1 basil leaf. Cover with bun tops.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving