Cheese Curd Stuffed Meatball Sliders

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 ¼ 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.