Meatball Marinara Bites
These Meatball Marinara Bites with Mozzarella are a quick and delicious appetizer, perfect for game day or holiday gatherings. Easy to make and served with toothpicks for effortless snacking, they’re guaranteed to be a crowd favorite!
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Ingredients
- 32 oz frozen meatballs
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 8 oz Mozzarella cheese, freshly shredded
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. This helps prevent sticking and makes clean-up a breeze.
- Place the frozen meatballs on the baking sheet and bake according to package instructions. For our Great Value meatballs, we baked them for 15 minutes. Easy-peasy!
- While the meatballs bake, grab your cutting board and chop up the fresh parsley. This will be the finishing touch that adds a pop of color and fresh flavor.
- Once the meatballs are out of the oven, switch your oven to broil. Spoon a little marinara sauce over each meatball. You want just enough to coat the top without drowning them in sauce—balance is key!
- Now for the best part: the mozzarella! Sprinkle the freshly shredded cheese over the marinara-coated meatballs. Don’t be shy here—cheese makes everything better.
- Pop the meatballs back into the oven, this time under the broiler, for about 2 minutes. Keep a close eye on them; you’re aiming for bubbly, golden-brown cheese, not burnt cheese!
- Once the cheese is perfectly melted, take the meatballs out of the oven and top them with your freshly chopped parsley. The green parsley adds a nice contrast to the rich, cheesy bites.
- For easy serving, insert a toothpick into each meatball. These little toothpick handles make them a breeze to grab during the party!