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Servings: 8-10

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 cups fresh whole wheat bread crumbs (from 2 to 3 slices firm bread)
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 large egg
• 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
• 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup minced fresh basil
• 1/4 cup minced fresh flat-leaf parsley
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or more to taste
• 1 pound ground dark meat turkey
• Olive oil
• 4 cups marinara sauce, homemade or store-bought
• 8 to 10 small soft rolls or buns (2-inch diameter), split in half

Meatball Sliders

Sliders are mini burgers — easy to make and fun to eat. Here, instead of plain burgers, we’ve created turkey meatballs in a tasty marinara sauce. Served up on a small dinner roll or bun, these kid-sized treats will disappear in no time.

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Earthbound Farm Since it began in a small backyard garden over 25 years ago, Earthbound Farm has been committed to bringing the benefits of delicious, organic food to as many people as possible and serving as a catalyst for positive change.

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Make It:

For Kids:  Place the bread crumbs in a medium-size bowl and add the milk, stirring to combine. Let the mixture sit at room temperature for 10 minutes. Add the egg, garlic, parmesan, basil, parsley, salt, and pepper, and stir to blend. Add the ground turkey and use your hands to combine the mixture; don’t overmix.

For Parents:  Position a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Generously oil the bottom of a heavy oven-proof skillet, such as cast iron, or a baking pan; set aside.

For Kids:  To make the meatballs, fill either a 1/4-cup or a 1/3-cup dry measuring cup level with the brim. (You’ll get 10 meatballs with a 1/4 cup, 8 with a 1/3 cup.) Arrange the meatballs so that they don’t touch each other in the prepared skillet.

For Parents:  Bake the meatballs for 35 minutes. Pour the marinara sauce into the skillet, using a spoon to cover each of the meatballs with some of the sauce (to keep them from drying out). Continue baking for 45 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven and let the meatballs cool for 5 to 10 minutes.

For Kids:  Place one meatball on the bottom half of a roll and top with a dollop of sauce. Cover with the top of the roll. Repeat with the remaining sliders.

Clean It:

Lower-fat white meats like turkey, chicken, and pork work deliciously in these mini-burgers.

Green It:

Make a double batch of meatballs and freeze (with or without sauce) for a tasty, easy-to-reheat weeknight meal.

Make It Fun:

Kids love digging in with their hands! Give your kids a chance to help mix the ingredients and form the meatballs for these fun kid-sized sandwiches.

Image Courtesy of Earthbound Farm