Description
These creamy mac and cheese stuffed meatball sliders are a delicious twist on classic sliders, combining cheesy pasta with savory meatballs for a fun and filling meal! Perfect for game day or a cozy family dinner.
Ingredients
1 lb ground beef
1 cup breadcrumbs
1 egg
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 cups cooked macaroni
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup cream cheese
1/2 cup milk
12 slider buns
Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
1.
2. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
3. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
4. Form the mixture into meatballs, about 1.5 inches in diameter, and place them on a baking sheet.
5. In a separate bowl, mix together the cooked macaroni, shredded cheddar cheese, cream cheese, and milk until creamy and well combined.
6. Once the meatballs are cooked through (about 20 minutes), let them cool slightly.
7. Using a knife, create a small pocket in each meatball and stuff with the mac and cheese mixture.
8. Place the stuffed meatballs back on the baking sheet and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
9. Serve the meatball sliders on slider buns and garnish with fresh parsley.
10.
Notes
Feel free to experiment with different cheeses or add spices to the mac and cheese mixture for extra flavor.
These sliders are great for parties and can be made ahead of time and reheated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slider
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: sliders, meatballs, mac and cheese