Description
Delightful and easy-to-make Meatball Sub Bites combine savory meatballs, rich marinara sauce, and melted cheese nestled inside buttery biscuit dough. Perfect as a party appetizer or a kid-friendly snack, these bite-sized treats bake to golden perfection with a flavorful Italian seasoning finish.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough and Meatballs
- 1 can refrigerated biscuit dough (8 count)
- 8 cooked meatballs (beef, turkey, or plant-based)
Sauces and Cheese
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Seasonings and Garnish
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Muffin Tin: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a muffin tin to prevent sticking.
- Shape Dough: Cut each biscuit in half and flatten each piece into a small circle. Press each dough circle into the bottom and slightly up the sides of the muffin cups to form a cup shape.
- Assemble Meatball Cups: Place one cooked meatball into each dough-lined muffin cup. Spoon about one tablespoon of marinara sauce over each meatball.
- Add Cheese and Seasoning: Sprinkle shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the sauce-covered meatballs. Lightly brush the exposed edges of the dough with olive oil and sprinkle Italian seasoning on top for extra flavor.
- Bake: Bake the assembled cups for 15 to 18 minutes until the dough turns golden brown and the cheese is bubbling and melted.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the meatball bites to cool slightly. Use a knife or small spatula to gently loosen and remove them from the muffin tin. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired and serve warm.
Notes
- Use homemade or frozen meatballs that are fully cooked before assembling for best results.
- For a spicy kick, add red pepper flakes either in the sauce or sprinkled on top before baking.
- Try adding a slice of provolone cheese on top before baking for extra cheesiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
