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Football-Shaped Meatball Sliders Recipe Easy Game Day Snack on Hawaiian Rolls

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These football-shaped meatball sliders combine juicy, savory meatballs with sweet Hawaiian rolls, perfect for game day parties. They are easy to make, fun to serve, and a crowd-pleasing snack.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef (80/20 preferred)
  • ½ cup Italian-style breadcrumbs (60 g)
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (25 g)
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 large egg
  • ¼ cup milk (60 ml)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • 12 Hawaiian sweet rolls (e.g., King’s Hawaiian)
  • 1 cup marinara sauce (240 ml)
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (100 g)
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise or sour cream mixed with a splash of milk for piping laces

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, minced garlic, chopped parsley, egg, milk, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
  3. Shape the meat mixture into 12 small football-shaped meatballs, about 2 inches long with tapered ends.
  4. Place the meatballs on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes, flip, then bake another 10 minutes until cooked through and browned.
  5. While baking, warm marinara sauce in a small saucepan over low heat.
  6. Transfer baked meatballs into the marinara sauce and simmer for 5 minutes.
  7. Slice Hawaiian rolls in half horizontally. Arrange bottom halves on a serving tray and spoon sauced meatballs evenly over them. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella over the meatballs.
  8. Place the tray under the oven broiler for 2-3 minutes until cheese melts and bubbles. Watch closely to avoid burning.
  9. Mix mayonnaise or sour cream with a splash of milk to thin. Transfer to a piping bag or zip-top bag and pipe small horizontal ‘laces’ across each meatball.
  10. Top with slider roll tops and serve warm.

Notes

Wet your hands slightly when shaping meatballs to prevent sticking. Watch the broiler carefully as cheese can burn quickly. For a crispier crust, sear meatballs in a skillet before baking. Practice piping the laces on a plate before decorating the meatballs.

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