Grilled Meatloaf Sliders Recipe
Grilled Meatloaf Sliders are a whole new way to enjoy a family favorite. Mama's classic meatloaf meets family-friendly handheld grilled sliders. As an afternoon snack, a family cookout, or a casual dinner on the patio, sliders are always a big hit.
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Servings: 12 sliders
Ingredients
For the sliders
- 1 lb. meatloaf mix
- 1 egg slightly beaten
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 2/3 cup Panko bread crumbs
- 1/3 cup onion diced small
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 12 slider buns
For the sauce
- 3/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tbsp vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
For the sliders
- Place all of the ingredients except the egg into a large bowl.
- Slightly beat the egg and add it to the bowl with the other ingredients.
- Using clean hands, gently fold the ingredients together. If the mix seems too wet, add 1 TBS of additional Panko bread crumbs at a time. The mixture should be very moist, but not too wet and able to hold together but not too firm or dry.
- Form the sliders into small disk shapes that are the same size as your slider buns.
- Grill the sliders on a medium-hot grill for about 4-5 minutes on each side.
- Serve on slider buns slathered in meatloaf sauce.
For the sauce
- Mix all of the ingredients together. This sauce can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
Notes
- When forming any type of meatball or meatloaf, make sure you do not over-work the mix. Slowly and gently use a folding method using your clean bare hands. The mix should come together and you can still see some of the more coarse ingredients, like the chopped onions and parsley.
- I highly recommend chopping the onions and the parsley very small for this recipe. You still want to see and taste them but you don't want to bit into a large chunky piece of onion.
- I've seen a lot of "meatloaf" recipes using just ground beef. I recommend you use the ground beef/ground pork combination for a true homemade meatloaf taste.
- You can make these sliders a day ahead of time. Just store them in the refrigerator on a cookie sheet covered with plastic wrap or aluminum foil.
- You can also freeze pre-made patties by wrapping them individually in plastic wrap and then placing all of them in a zip-top bag. To thaw, place them in the refrigerator overnight.