Italian Pesto Sliders
Juicy beef sliders infused with parmesan, topped with fresh basil pesto and melted mozzarella cheese, served on soft slider buns for a flavorful Italian-inspired appetizer or meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 8 sliders 1x
- Method: Appetizer / Main
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 slider buns
- 1/2 cup basil pesto (store-bought or homemade)
- 4 slices mozzarella cheese, halved
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat.
- In a bowl, combine ground beef, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Mix gently to combine without overworking the meat.
- Form the mixture into 8 small patties, slightly larger than the slider buns.
- Brush the grill or skillet with olive oil to prevent sticking.
- Cook the patties for about 3-4 minutes per side, or until they reach desired doneness.
- During the last minute of cooking, top each patty with a half slice of mozzarella cheese and cover to melt.
- Toast the slider buns lightly on the grill or in a toaster.
- Spread a generous amount of basil pesto on the bottom half of each bun.
- Place the cooked patties with melted cheese on the pesto-spread buns, then top with the other half of the buns.
- Serve immediately while warm.
Notes
For best flavor, use fresh basil pesto and high-quality mozzarella. These sliders can be prepared ahead by making patties in advance and refrigerating until ready to cook. Serve with a side of marinara sauce for dipping if desired.
Nutrition
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Find it online: https://www.receipster.com/italian-pesto-sliders/