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meatball bombs arranged on a platter

Meatball Bombs

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Cheese-filled meatballs wrapped in pizza dough, all baked to golden perfection. After baking brushed with melted butter, a sprinkle of fresh parsley, and a kick of garlic elevate these meatball appetizers to a whole new level. Perfect for game day or Super Bowl parties, these Meat Ball Bombs are a surefire crowd-pleaser. Serve them up with a side of marinara sauce for dipping and watch as your guests devour these savory delights. The perfect finger food like a meatball sandwich in one bite!
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 10 servings
Calories 621 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lb ground chuck
  • 1/2 cup onion minced
  • 1 cup plain bread crumbs
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 Tbsp worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 cup ketchup tomato sauce
  • 2 tsp garlic minced
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 2 tubes pillsbury pizza dough
  • 40 mozzarella cheese balls
  • 3 Tbsp butter melted
  • 1 Tbsp parsley
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese grated for topping

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees ℉
  • In a large bowl, combine the ground chuck, chopped onion, plain breadcrumbs, large egg, milk, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup (or tomato sauce), minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Use your hands to gently mix the ingredients until they are well combined.
  • Using a cookie scoop, portion the meat mixture and wrap around 1 cheese ball. Shape each into 1- 1/2 inch balls, ensuring the cheese is sealed inside. Bake the meatballs for 12- 14 minutes. Remove from oven and cool enough to handle.
  • Unroll the Pillsbury refrigerated pizza dough roll or stretch pizza crust to about a 12 x 15 square and cut it into 20 squares. They don't have to be perfect you will be pulling them around each meatball. Just large enough to cover each meatball bomb. Carefully wrap each meatball with the dough, ensuring there are no gaps for the cheese to escape during baking. Place the wrapped meatballs on a baking sheet, leaving a 2-inch space between them. Beat an egg with a tablespoon of water and brush each meatball bomb with the egg mixture.
  • Place the baking sheet with your Meatball Bombs in a preheated 375 degree Fahrenheit(190°C) oven and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the crust is golden brown and the meatballs are cooked through.
  • While your Meatball Bombs bake, melt the butter and add the garlic powder and parsley. Remove from oven and immediately brush each meatball bomb with the butter mixture and top with parmesan cheese. Warm up a side of marinara sauce, arrange them on a serving platter with a bowl of marinara on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 4meatballsCalories: 621kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 39gFat: 48gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 136mgSodium: 609mgPotassium: 345mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 238IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 492mgIron: 3mg
Keyword fingerfood, gameday appetizer, homemade pizza dough, meatball appetizer, meatballs
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