Ingredients

  • 1 pound Ground Beef
  • 1 Large Egg
  • 1 clove Garlic, Finely Minced
  • 1 Medium Onion, Finely Diced
  • 2 Tablespoons Chopped Fresh Parsley
  • 1 Tablespoon Chopped Fresh Basil
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoons Red Pepper Flakes
  • 1/4 cups Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • 1/4 cups Bread Crumbs
  • 4 ounces, weight Cheese Curds
  • 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 12 Slider Rolls
  • 3 Tomatoes On The Vine, Sliced
  • Lettuce

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350 F. In a medium bowl combine the beef, egg, garlic, onion, parsley, basil, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, Parmesan cheese and breadcrumbs.
  • Mix well and form into approximately twelve 1/4 cup sized meatballs.
  • Place a cheese curd in the center of each meatball and wrap the beef around the cheese curd, sealing it tightly into a ball.
  • In a non-stick skillet over medium heat, drizzle oil and cook the meatballs in batches, about 5-6 minutes per side or until they are dark brown.
  • Transfer to a foil lined rimmed baking sheet and finish cooking in a heated 350 F oven for 10 minutes.
  • Alternately, you can cook the meatballs outdoors on your grill over medium heat.
  • They should take about 6-7 minutes per side.
  • Place each meatball on a slider bun with a slice of tomato and piece of lettuce.
  • Secure the top with a toothpick and extra piece of cheese curd.