Cheese Curd Stuffed Meatball Sliders

• 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

1. 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.
2. Mix well and form into approximately twelve 1/4 cup sized meatballs.
3. Place a cheese curd in the center of each meatball and wrap the beef around the cheese curd, sealing it tightly into a ball.
4. 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.
5. Transfer to a foil lined rimmed baking sheet and finish cooking in a heated 350 F oven for 10 minutes.
6. Alternately, you can cook the meatballs outdoors on your grill over medium heat.
7. They should take about 6-7 minutes per side.
8. Place each meatball on a slider bun with a slice of tomato and piece of lettuce.
9. Secure the top with a toothpick and extra piece of cheese curd.

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Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/main-courses/cheese-curd-stuffed-meatball-sliders/ (may not work)