Cheesy Garlic Bread Meatball Sliders

Ingredients

For the meatball sliders:

•     1 lb. ground beef
•     1 large egg
•     1 teaspoon kosher salt
•     1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
•     1 Tablespoon garlic powder
•     1/4 cup grated parmesan
•     2 Tablespoons chopped basil
•     1 Tablespoon canola or vegetable oil
•     1 cup marinara sauce
•     1 package (12 ct.) dinner rolls
•     12 slices mozzarella cheese

For the garlic butter:

•     4 Tablespoons melted butter
•     2 Tablespoons minced garlic
•     2 Tablespoons chopped basil
•     2 Tablespoons grated parmesan

Instruction

    For the meatball sliders:

1.  Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2.  Halve individual dinner rolls; set aside.
3. In a large bowl, combine beef, egg, salt, pepper, garlic powder, parmesan, and chopped basil. Mix until all ingredients are well blended.
4. Shape mixture into 12 golf ball-sized meatballs; set aside on a plate.
5. Set a large pan to medium-high heat. Once hot, add meatballs and cook
6. 1-2 minutes per side, then flip. (They do not need to be fully cooked at this point.) Remove meatballs to a paper-towel lined plate; drain excess fat in pan.
7. Pour marinara sauce into the pan and place meatballs in the sauce. Cook for 8-10 minutes, flipping meatballs occasionally, until sauce has reduced to a thick consistency. Remove from heat.
8. Place one meatball inside each halved dinner roll. Top with sliced mozzarella, then cover with dinner roll top. Place on a large baking sheet.

For the garlic butter:

1. In a small bowl, combine butter, garlic, basil, and parmesan, stirring until evenly mixed.
2. Pour garlic butter mixture over top of the sliders.
3. Bake for 15-20 minutes, until the rolls are golden brown and cheese is melted.
4. Cut into individual sandwiches, and serve.