Game Day Meatball Sub Bites (Printable)
Savory meatball bites with marinara and melted cheese in fluffy biscuit cups.
# What You'll Need:
→ Meatballs
01 - 1 pound ground beef
02 - 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
03 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
04 - 1 large egg
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 1/4 cup milk
07 - 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
08 - 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
09 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
10 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
→ Sub Bites
11 - 2 (8-ounce) cans refrigerated biscuit dough
12 - 1 cup marinara sauce
13 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
14 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
15 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, garlic, milk, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Mix until just combined.
03 - Form the mixture into 24 small meatballs, approximately 1 inch in diameter.
04 - Arrange meatballs on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 12 to 15 minutes until cooked through.
05 - Lightly grease a mini muffin tin. Flatten each biscuit and press into the muffin cups to form shells.
06 - Place a baked meatball in each dough cup. Top each with 2 teaspoons marinara sauce and a generous sprinkle of mozzarella cheese.
07 - Brush the edges of the dough with melted butter. Bake at 375°F for 10 to 12 minutes until the dough is golden and cheese is melted.
08 - Remove from oven, let cool slightly, and garnish with chopped parsley if desired. Serve warm.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- Everything you love about a meatball sub in one handheld bite
- People actually cheer when these come out of the oven
- Perfect make ahead option for stress free hosting
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- Don't skip greasing the muffin tin or these will stick like nobody's business
- The meatballs can be made a day ahead and refrigerated until assembly time
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- Let the biscuit dough come to room temperature for easier stretching
- Use a small cookie scoop for uniform meatballs that cook evenly