Description
Golden, gooey mini pockets of savory meatball, tangy marinara, and stretchy mozzarella wrapped in flaky crescent dough. Perfect for parties, game day, or a fun family snack.
Ingredients
- Refrigerated Crescent Dough, 2 cans (8 oz each)
- Frozen Fully Cooked Meatballs, 24 small meatballs
- Marinara Sauce, 1 cup
- Mozzarella Cheese, 1 cup shredded
- Parmesan Cheese, 1/4 cup grated
- Butter, 2 tablespoons melted
- Garlic Powder, 1/2 teaspoon
- Italian Seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine Ingredients: In a small bowl, mix melted butter with garlic powder and Italian seasoning.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Unroll the crescent dough and cut each triangle in half to make smaller sections suitable for mini bites.
- Assemble the Dish: Place one meatball in the center of each dough piece, add about 1 teaspoon of marinara, and sprinkle with shredded mozzarella. Fold dough around the filling and pinch to seal.
- Cook to Perfection: Arrange bites seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet, brush tops with the seasoned melted butter, sprinkle with grated Parmesan, and bake for 15 to 18 minutes until golden brown.
- Finishing Touches: Remove from oven and let cool slightly so the cheese settles and the bites are easy to handle.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve warm with extra marinara for dipping and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Brush the tops with garlic butter just before baking for extra flavor and shine.
- Use quality marinara for the best flavor impact.
- Avoid overfilling to prevent leaks during baking.
- Assemble up to 1 day ahead and refrigerate, then bake when ready to serve.
- To freeze, cool completely, place in a single layer on a tray to freeze, then transfer to a freezer bag for up to 2 months. Reheat in the oven until warmed through.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx 2 bites)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
Keywords: meatball sub bites, meatball bites, party appetizer, finger food, game day snack, mini meatball subs