Magic Meatball Crackers
Give these enchanting mini meatball sliders a taste, served atop crispy crackers. They offer the perfect combination of crispy, salty bites with a delightful blend of gooey cheese and the rich flavor of meatballs.
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb ground sirloin
- 2 tablespoons minced onion
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons milk or half and half
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1/3 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
- 48 saltine crackers
- 6 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 24 thin slices
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- ½ cup marinara sauce for serving, or as needed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- Combine sirloin, oinon, garlic, milk, salt, pepper, basil, oregano, and egg in a bowl and mix. Stir in breadcrumbs until well combined. Spread meatmixture in a thin layer evenly on top of 24 crackers. Top with a slice of mozzarella cheese and 2nd cracker.
- Place crackers on a baking sheet and brush the tops evenly with olive oil.
- Bake in the preheated oven until meat is golden brown around the edges and cooked through and cheese is melted, 10 to 12 minutes.
- Serve with warm marinara sauce for dipping.
Nutrition
Calories: 243kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 12gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 436mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 135mgIron: 2mg
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