Ingredients
- Garlic Butter:
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 teaspoons grated garlic (from 2 to 3 garlic cloves)
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Meatball Bombs:
- 12 Italian-style beef meatballs, fully cooked
- 8 ounces whole mozzarella cheese, cut into 12 cubes
- 1/2 cup marinara sauce, plus more for dipping
- 12 refrigerated dinner rolls (about 1 pound dough total)
- Topping:
- 2 tablespoons grated cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a small bowl, mix melted butter, grated garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
- Flatten each dinner roll into a 4-inch circle.
- Place a meatball in the center of each dough circle. Add 1 teaspoon marinara sauce and a cube of mozzarella on top of each meatball.
- Wrap the dough around the filling and seal tightly. Place seam-side down in the baking dish.
- Brush tops generously with garlic butter and sprinkle with grated cheese.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Remove from oven and sprinkle with chopped parsley. Serve warm with extra marinara sauce.
Notes
- Use turkey or chicken meatballs for a lighter option.
- Add red pepper flakes to the butter for heat.
- Swap mozzarella with provolone or cheddar for variation.
- Ensure dough is well sealed to prevent cheese leakage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Halal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 meatball bombs
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
