Description
These Meatball Sub Bites are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer perfect for parties or game day gatherings. Flaky crescent roll dough cups filled with marinara sauce, meatballs, and gooey cheese are baked until golden and bubbly. A sprinkle of Parmesan, Italian seasoning, and fresh parsley adds the finishing touch to these flavorful bites.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 12 frozen or homemade fully cooked meatballs
- 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 1/2 cup marinara sauce, plus more for dipping
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
- nonstick cooking spray or oil for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a mini muffin tin.
- Prepare the dough: Roll out the crescent dough and separate it into 12 even squares or rounds. Press each piece into a muffin cup, gently shaping the dough to fit.
- Add toppings: Place 1 teaspoon of marinara sauce in the bottom of each dough cup, followed by a meatball. Top each meatball with a little more marinara and a sprinkle of mozzarella cheese.
- Bake: Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the dough is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Finish and serve: Remove from the oven and sprinkle with Parmesan, Italian seasoning, and chopped parsley if using. Let cool slightly before serving with extra marinara sauce on the side.
Notes
Notes:
- You can use homemade meatballs or thawed frozen ones, just make sure they are fully cooked before baking.
- Add crushed red pepper for a spicy kick, or use provolone for a cheesier bite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
