Game Day Meatball Bites (Printable Version)
Mini meatballs with marinara, mozzarella, and toasted bread create flavorful, easy-to-make bites for any gathering.
# What You Need:
→ For the Meatballs
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→ For Assembly
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# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, minced garlic, parsley, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined; do not overwork.
03 - Shape mixture into 24 small meatballs (about 1 inch in diameter) and place on the prepared baking sheet.
04 - Bake meatballs for 15–18 minutes, until browned and cooked through.
05 - Meanwhile, toss bread cubes with olive oil and garlic powder. Arrange on a separate baking sheet and toast in the oven for 6–8 minutes, turning once, until golden and crisp.
06 - Warm marinara sauce in a small saucepan over low heat.
07 - To assemble, thread one toasted bread cube, one meatball, a mozzarella ball (or cube), and another bread cube onto each skewer.
08 - Arrange skewers on a serving platter. Drizzle with melted butter and sprinkle with fresh basil. Serve warm with extra marinara sauce for dipping.
# Expert Advice:
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- These handheld bites eliminate the mess of traditional subs while keeping all the flavors you love
- The bread-to-meatball-to-cheese ratio hits perfect every single time
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- Dont skip the bread toasting step or youll end up with sad, soggy cubes
- Room temperature meatballs are easier to handle than cold ones when assembling
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- Use a cookie scoop to get perfectly uniform meatballs every time
- Let the meatballs rest for 5 minutes after baking so they stay juicy