# The Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Meatballs
01 - 1 pound ground beef
02 - 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
03 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
04 - 1 large egg
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or 1 tablespoon dried parsley
07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ Sliders
09 - 12 slider buns or small dinner rolls
10 - 1 1/2 cups marinara sauce
11 - 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
12 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
13 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
14 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, parsley, salt, and black pepper until just combined.
03 - Form the mixture into 12 evenly sized meatballs and arrange them on the prepared baking sheet.
04 - Bake the meatballs for 15 to 18 minutes until cooked through and browned.
05 - Reduce oven temperature to 350°F. Slice slider buns in half horizontally without separating individual rolls, then place the bottom halves in a 9x13-inch baking dish.
06 - Spread half of the marinara sauce over the bun bottoms, place one meatball on each, then spoon the remaining sauce over the meatballs and sprinkle with shredded mozzarella cheese.
07 - Place the bun tops over the cheese. In a small bowl, combine melted butter, garlic powder, and chopped parsley; brush this mixture over the top buns.
08 - Cover loosely with foil and bake for 10 minutes. Remove the foil and bake an additional 5 minutes until cheese is melted and buns are golden brown.
09 - Remove from oven and serve immediately while warm.
