Description
A delightful combination of savory meatballs and sweet-tart cranberry sauce, all nestled in soft butter rolls, perfect for family gatherings and celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground meat (beef, pork, chicken, or turkey)
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (fresh or dried)
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup cranberry sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 12 soft butter rolls
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground meat, breadcrumbs, garlic, onion, herbs, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly without over-mixing.
- Form the mixture into meatballs (about 2 tablespoons each) and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked through and browned.
- Slice butter rolls in half and warm in the oven during the last few minutes of meatball baking.
- Assemble sliders by placing a meatball on the bottom half of each roll, topping with cranberry sauce, and closing with the top half of the roll.
- Serve and enjoy, optionally garnished with fresh herbs or hot sauce.
Notes
These sliders can be made with various meats or even a plant-based alternative. Feel free to adapt the herbs to your taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: meatball sliders, cranberry sauce, holiday recipes, family gatherings, appetizers