28 Irresistible Cranberry Meatball Sliders for the Holidays
A holiday comfort-food classic that makes the best party appetizer ever!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 sliders 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop/Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (or turkey)
- 1/3 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- Slider buns (12)
- 6 slices provolone or mozzarella (halved)
- 1 cup cranberry sauce (homemade or canned)
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Mix the Meatballs: Combine beef, breadcrumbs, egg, Parmesan, and seasonings.
- Shape & Cook: Roll into golf-ball-sized meatballs and pan-sear or bake until browned.
- Melt the Cheese: Place a cheese half on each meatball while warm so it melts.
- Build the Sliders: Toast buns lightly, then place a cheesy meatball on each. Add cranberry sauce.
- Garnish & Serve: Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Use homemade cranberry sauce for a richer flavor.
- Meatballs can be made ahead and reheated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 185
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Find it online: https://www.homeydishes.com/cranberry-meatball-sliders-recipe/