Description
These Baked Italian Grinder Sliders combine seasoned ground beef, melted mozzarella and provolone, and a vibrant sun-dried tomato basil cream sauce, all nestled in soft slider buns. They’re perfect for parties or a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g Ground Beef: Seasoned with salt, pepper, oregano, basil, and garlic powder.
- 4 Slider Buns: Soft, slightly sweet buns for holding the fillings.
- 200g Mozzarella Cheese: Shredded, for a creamy Italian flavor.
- 200g Provolone Cheese: Shredded, adding a sharper flavor.
- 100g Sun-Dried Tomatoes: Drained, for a tangy, chewy element.
- 100g Cream Cheese: Softened, forming the creamy sauce base.
- 2 tbsp Fresh Basil: Finely chopped, adding a vibrant flavor.
- 1 tbsp Lemon Juice: Brightens the cream.
- 1 tbsp Honey: Adds a subtle sweetness.
- 1 tbsp Olive Oil: For brushing the buns.
- 1 tbsp Pine Nuts: Toasted and chopped, for garnish.
Instructions
- Prepare Beef Mixture: Combine ground beef with seasonings.
- Form Patties: Divide and shape beef into slider-sized patties.
- Sear Patties: Brown patties in a skillet, 3-4 minutes per side.
- Make Cream Sauce: Blend sun-dried tomatoes, cream cheese, basil, garlic, lemon juice, and honey.
- Assemble Sliders: Spread cream on buns, add patties, and top with cheese.
- Bake Sliders: Brush with olive oil and bake for 12 minutes.
- Garnish & Serve: Sprinkle with pine nuts and basil.
Notes
For best results, use soft slider buns and don’t skip searing the patties. Toasting pine nuts enhances their flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 sliders
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg