Mozzarella Stuffed Meatball Sliders

Meatball sliders get the all-star treatment with a twist here (and a twist there) from our Italian Blend Herb Grinder. When prepping, season directly into meatballs and sauce for zesty Italian flavor. Before taking a bite into the gooey mozzarella center, top with fresh-grated Parmesan cheese and an extra twist of herbs. Serve this easy sliders recipe as a crowd-please game day appetizer.

INGREDIENTS

 12 (1 slider) Servings
 1 pound ground beef
 1/2 pound ground pork
 2 eggs, lightly beaten
 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
 1/2 cup plain bread crumbs
 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
 McCormick® Italian Blend Herb Grinder
 12 (1-inch) cubes firm, part-skim   mozzarella cheese, (about 6 to 8 ounces)
 2 cups marinara sauce
 12 slider rolls
 Grated Parmesan cheese, (optional)

PREPARATION


Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix ground beef, ground pork, eggs, onion, bread crumbs, garlic, salt, and desired amount of Italian blend herb grinder in large bowl until well blended. Shape into 12 meatballs.

Press 1 mozzarella cheese cube into the center of each meatball, forming meatball around the cheese to completely enclose it. Place in 13x9-inch baking dish. Pour sauce over meatballs. Twist Italian blend herb grinder over meatballs.

Bake 30 to 45 minutes or until meat is cooked through. Serve meatballs on slider rolls with additional Italian blend herb grinder. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, if desired.

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