# Components:
→ 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
07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ Sliders
09 - 12 slider buns
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
# Directions:
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, egg, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper until just combined.
03 - Form the mixture into 12 equal meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
04 - Bake meatballs for 15 to 18 minutes until cooked through and browned.
05 - Lower the oven temperature to 350°F.
06 - Slice slider buns in half horizontally without separating. Arrange bottom halves in a 9x13-inch baking dish.
07 - Spread half of the marinara sauce evenly over the bun bottoms. Place one meatball on each.
08 - Spoon remaining marinara sauce over meatballs, then sprinkle shredded mozzarella evenly on top.
09 - Cover meatballs with the top halves of the buns. Combine melted butter with garlic powder and parsley, then brush this mixture over the bun tops.
10 - Cover loosely with foil and bake for 10 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 5 minutes until cheese melts and buns are golden.
11 - Remove from oven and serve immediately while warm.
