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Mini Meatball Marinara Bites

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  • Author: clara
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 8 bites 1x
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian-American
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Description

Mini Meatball Marinara Bites are a tasty and easy appetizer featuring meatballs baked in biscuit dough cups with marinara sauce and melted cheese. Perfect for parties or game day snacks.


Ingredients

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  • 1 can refrigerated biscuit dough (8 biscuits)
  • 8 frozen or homemade mini meatballs, cooked
  • 1/2 cup marinara sauce
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Non-stick cooking spray

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Spray a mini muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray.
  2. Separate and flatten each biscuit into a 3-inch round and press into the mini muffin tin cups.
  3. Add a small spoonful of marinara sauce into each biscuit cup.
  4. Place one cooked mini meatball in each cup.
  5. Top with more marinara sauce and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
  6. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  8. Let cool slightly before removing from the tin and serving.

Notes

  • Use turkey or plant-based meatballs for a lighter or vegetarian option.
  • Serve with extra marinara sauce for dipping.
  • Great for making ahead and reheating in the oven.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bite
  • Calories: 160
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 390mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 13g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 7g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg