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Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Italian Chicken Meatball Sliders & Alexia Sweet Potato Fries



Here's a fact that will surprise no one: I LOVE french fries. I love all varieties, flavors, sizes and textures. I love fries made of random ingredients and the traditional ones as well. I am also not ashamed to admit that I regularly indulge in fries of the frozen variety. I have been a longtime fan of Alexia products, mostly the waffle fries (SO GOOD) so I was thrilled when, as a Foodbuzz Tastemaker, I was offered the chance to sample a new product for free.

In order to truly enjoy the french fry experience, I knew I had to whip up some kind of burger as well. I decided on some yummy Italian meatball sliders. I wanted to make healthier chicken meatballs that would hold up well as a slider, so I used one half white meat ground chicken and one half chicken sausage. The result was incredibly flavorful but light. I used whole wheat buns and topped the burgers with a little bit of provolone and a crispy prosciutto slice.

At the store, I let Craig pick which type of fries he wanted with the sliders. Of course, he goes for the Spicy Sweet Potato Fries. They turned out to be super delicious. The sweetness of the potato worked really well with spicy chipotle pepper. They were a great compliment to the sliders. I was also thrilled with the nutrition info. A serving of 30 fries has only 130 calories. This made me VERY happy.

So all and all, this burgers & fries indulgence turned into a really quick and light weeknight meal.


Read more for the full recipe!


Ingredients:
Meatballs: makes 8 slider sized meatballs
1/2lb white meat ground chicken (turkey is ok too)
1/2lb italian chicken sausage, casings removed
1 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs
1 egg, lightly beaten
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
2 cloves of garlic, minced
salt & pepper to taste

Sliders: makes 8 sliders
8 whole wheat slider buns
4 1 oz slices of provolone cheese, cut in half
4 large slices of prosciutto, cut in half
8oz homemade pasta sauce
Toothpicks



Step by Step Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 375
2. Mix together meatball ingredients, using hands to lightly combine
3. Form 8 meatballs - size should be somewhere between a golf ball and a tennis ball
4. Bake meatballs for 10-12 minutes, until slightly browned
5. In a sauce pot, add pasta sauce, coat meatballs with sauce, cover and simmer on low heat
6. Toast buns in toaster or oven
7. Lay prosciutto slices on a foil lined cookie sheet. Bake for 3-5 minutes, until crisp
8. Assemble burgers: place meatball on bun, top with provolone slice and prosciutto slice and then cover and secure with a toothpick.


16 comments:

  1. Looks delicious! I love sweet potato fries, but I've never had frozen ones.

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  2. I have some sweet potatoes in my fridge just waiting to be turned in to these lovely fries! Can't wait! Thanks for sharing :)

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  3. Everything looks delicious! I'm glad you enjoyed the fries!

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  4. Wow, I can't believe that 30 fries only have 130 calories - that's awesome! They look like they have the perfect texture and consistency that fries should have, too. Yum!

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  5. Sweet potato fries are purely amazing. This meal looks SO yummy :)

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  6. Mmmm... I love sweet potato fries.

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  7. Sliders are something I find hard to resist and the fact that these are italian makes them even better. Your pairing with the sweet potato fries are great. I wish my husband liked sweet potatoes! Delicious post!

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  8. ah it looks wonderful, mouth watering! I wish I could have this NOW. XD
    thx for sharing!

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  9. I also love fries of any kind! In fact, potatoes in any form :-) These sliders look amazing as well - what a fun spin on them!

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  10. Oh yum! This looks absolutely delicious! Love the sweet potato fries with it.

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  11. Those look good! Both the plump burgers and the awesome fries!

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  12. Wow the chicken meatball looks so moist and is that prochiuto?Yummm.. since having a chance to try Alexia sweet potato fries last year at the Foodbuzz festival, I couldn't stop thinking about it. I just love love love the fries. If only our local supermarkets carry them here. I have not seen any yet though. Sad :(. Btw, THANKS for buzzing me over at my blog too. Appreciate it!! Have a good weekend. Huggsss, Jo

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  13. I love sweet potato fries and am also loving the low calories for a decent size serving. Your sliders look delicious and healthy - double bonus! I've never had crisp prosciutto on a burger before, but it sounds delightful!

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  14. Ooo yum! I want this for dinner tonight! I'm obsessed with sweet potato fries! I always have a bag of them frozen in my freezer... and of course lots and lots of ketchup :)

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  15. seth and i are drooling over this pic...this meal looks so fun and delicious!

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  16. Excellent!!!! We loved the Italian Chicken Meatballs and the sauce. This one is certainly a keeper. catering bristol

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