Easy Meatball Sub Bites
These Meatball Sub Bites are a fun twist on the classic meatball sub. Made with crescent roll dough, marinara sauce, and melty mozzarella, they’re quick, easy, and totally delicious!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 12 meatball bites 1x
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (8 oz) crescent roll dough (or biscuit dough)
- 12 frozen or homemade meatballs, fully cooked
- ½ cup marinara sauce
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Fresh basil or parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat & Prep
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a mini muffin tin.
- Roll out crescent dough and cut into 12 equal squares.
Step 2: Assemble the Meatball Bites
- Press a dough square into each muffin cup.
- Spoon ½ teaspoon marinara sauce into each.
- Place one meatball on top.
- Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese.
Step 3: Bake & Serve
- In a small bowl, mix melted butter, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
- Brush butter mixture over the tops of the dough.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, until golden brown and bubbly.
- Let cool for 5 minutes, then garnish with fresh basil or parsley.
Notes
- Shortcut: Use store-bought frozen meatballs to save time.
- Make Ahead: Assemble and refrigerate up to 24 hours before baking.
- Dipping Idea: Serve with extra marinara sauce on the side!
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