Description
Indulge in the mouthwatering delight of Meatball Sub Bites, where juicy meatballs meet gooey melted mozzarella and rich marinara sauce, all nestled within bite-sized garlic bread rolls. These savory snacks are not only perfect for game days and casual gatherings but also impressive enough to wow your guests. Easy to prepare and customizable to suit any palate, these mini meatball sandwiches bring fun and flavor to every occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 12 small garlic bread rolls
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and minced garlic. Mix until just combined.
- Form into small meatballs about 1 inch in diameter.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and brown the meatballs on all sides for about 6-8 minutes.
- Add marinara sauce to the skillet with meatballs and simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Slice garlic bread rolls in half horizontally.
- Assemble by placing mozzarella on the bottom half of each roll, adding a meatball with sauce on top, and topping with more mozzarella.
- Bake on a baking sheet for 10-12 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bites (80g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 65mg