Cheesy Meatball Bombs

These are the BEST cheesy meatball bombs that are easy to make, landing in garlic butter bread and topped with mozzarella cheese and marinara. Perfect as a meal, appetizer or...

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Cheesy Meatball Bombs

These are the BEST cheesy meatball bombs that are easy to make, landing in garlic butter bread and topped with mozzarella cheese and marinara. Perfect as a meal, appetizer or snack.

Ingredients :
  • 12 meatballs , cooked and thawed if using frozen
  • 13.8 ounces refrigerated pizza dough
  • 2 tablespoons salted butter , melted
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 3/4 cup marinara sauce
  • 1/2 cup low moisture mozzarella cheese , shredded
  • parmesan cheese , for garnish
  • parsley , minced, for garnish
Directions :

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.

  2. Coat a 12 well muffin tin with cooking spray or rub with vegetable shortening.

  3. Roll out the pizza dough on a work surface and cut into 12 equal squares. Press each square into the muffin tin. Bake for 6-7 minutes.

  4. Meanwhile, whisk together the garlic powder, onion powder and ground black pepper. Baste over each piece of par-baked pizza dough.

  5. Place one cooked meatball in each muffin well. Evenly divide with the marinara sauce and shredded mozzarella cheese.

  6. Heat for an additional 5-6 minutes or until cheese has melted and edges of the bread are golden brown.

  7. Remove and garnish with Parmesan cheese and minced parsley, if desired.

  8. If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.

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