Sliders are a big hit at any party. These juicy, slightly spicy meatballs sandwiched between our buttery Parker House rolls with caramelized onions and creamy garlic sauce are hearty and addictively delicious despite their miniature size.
There are lots of opinions about what makes for the best meatballs, but we don’t like to overcomplicate things. We’re fans of a blend of ground pork and beef featuring a mix of textures and the simple but wonderful marriage of flavors courtesy of garlic, onions, oregano, chili flakes and Parmesan that comes together in the fridge. We do believe bread is key to a good slider, so we like to use our buttery homemade Parker House rolls. (Feel free to use your favorite store-bought slider rolls if you’re pressed for time.) Mild and melty, provolone is our go-to cheese for topping, but you could also opt for sliced low-moisture mozzarella.
These flame-fired meatballs are delicious enough on their own, but we can’t resist the opportunity to embellish a little; the post-bake addition of caramelized onions and a slathering of lemon-garlic sauce add complementary notes of sweetness and acidity. Be sure to emulsify the sauce by streaming in your neutral oil slowly and deliberately. And if it breaks , don’t worry. Just add a few ice cubes to the food processor and you’ll be back on the right track.
This recipe features our Parker House rolls and is featured in This New Year's Eve, Forget The Knife and Fork.