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meatball bombs

Delicious homemade meatball bombs wrapped in garlic bread, baked to perfection with melted cheese and savory marinara sauce.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 teaspoons grated garlic
  • 0.5 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
  • 12 count bakery-style dinner rolls
  • 1.5 cups marinara sauce
  • 12 pieces Italian-style meatballs thawed if frozen
  • 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
  • 8 ounces whole milk mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Spray a 9x13 baking pan with olive oil cooking spray. Set aside.
  2. To make the garlic butter, add melted butter, grated garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper to a small bowl. Whisk to combine. Set aside.
  3. Place the dinner rolls into the prepared baking pan. Cut out a 1.5-inch well in the center of each roll with a small, sharp paring knife. Be careful not to cut too deep into the roll.
  4. Using a pastry brush, brush the garlic butter into the wells and around the tops of all the dinner rolls.
  5. Spoon 1 to 1.5 tablespoons of marinara sauce into each well (leave some sauce for later).
  6. Add a meatball to each sauce-filled well and top with the remaining marinara sauce.
  7. Sprinkle grated parmesan and shredded mozzarella over the entire surface of the rolls and meatballs.
  8. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  9. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve warm.

Notes

Enjoy these flavorful meatball bombs as a fun appetizer or main course!