Meatball stuffed Buns

Do you guys remember these little beauties?  I just got an email telling me that the Meatball Stuffed Buns made it to the ListsForAll.com Top 10 Best Appetizers list!  WooHoo!!!  So if you are new to the blog, and have never come across this fun little appetizer; or maybe you've forgotten about it.. you may want to check it out again!  :) 

They are super duper easy and make a great afterschool snack, or just a "some friends are coming over" snack for those of you who may not have kiddos.  Because who can resist an Italian meatball and warm mozzarella inside a bun dipped in warm marinara?  Ummm... not me!  Want to go all out and use your own homemade meatballs?  Be my guest.  But I'll show you the down and dirty "quickie" version using your favorite frozen meatballs - because this one is for busy moms.  Can I get an "Amen?"  

So hop on over to the link I've provided to the original recipe where I have provided the complete step-by-step photos to making these cuties, as well as a short YouTube video tutorial.  

Ingredients:

• 1 can Pillsbury golden layers biscuits - each pulled into 2 layers (or bun dough)
• 10 frozen fully cooked italian style meatballs - thawed and cut in half
• 5 sticks string cheese - cut each into 4 pieces each
• grated Parmesan cheese
• dried basil
• dried oregano
• garlic powder
• cracked black pepper
• marinara sauce

Meatball Stuffed Buns Original Post with Step-by-Step photos

Meatball Stuffed Buns

These soft little pillows of goodness come with a surprise tucked inside!  - an Italian meatball, and warm ooey gooey cheese! They are great dipped in marinara and fun for kids and adults alike.  These would be great as appetizers for a party tray...as they are super easy to make, and super easy to eat.  No utensils required! If you think about it, it's almost like having a meatball sub that you can eat with two fingers.

Watch me make these on the Video recipe to Meatball Stuffed Buns

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Ingredients:

• 1 can Pillsbury golden layers biscuits - each pulled into 2 layers
• 10 frozen fully cooked italian style meatballs - thawed and cut in half
• 5 sticks string cheese - cut each into 4 pieces each
• grated Parmesan cheese
• dried basil
• dried oregano
• garlic powder
• cracked black pepper
• marinara sauce

Step-by-Step:
Heat oven to 375 degrees F.

For this recipe... make it easy on yourself!  I love these frozen meatballs.  They are well seasoned, fully cooked, the perfect size, and very convenient!  These are the 1/2 ounce meatballs.

So I'm not all that patient.  These babies are going into the microwave for a bit to thaw them out.

I'm using the flaky "layer" biscuits.  They separate well.

Cut the string cheese "sticks" into four pieces each.  You need 20 small "pieces."

Separate the biscuits into two layers each.

Ready to start!

Cut each meatball in half...

Add one meatball "half" and one string cheese "piece" to each biscuit.  Wrap the dough around it and seat the edges.  Place the seam side down into a round cake pan (or actually, I used the largest of my spring form pans). Contrary to this photo, I find that it works best to but the meatball first with the cut side UP, then the cheese.  This will put the rounded part of the meatball on the top when it's all said and done.

Season the "buns" with pepper, basil, oregano, garlic powder, and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.

Bake uncovered at 375 degrees F until golden brown.

These are great dipped into a bowl of warm marinara sauce.

These work great by themselves as an afternoon snack for the kiddos, or as a side dish to a nice, comforting pile of spaghetti!

Who among us can resist the draw of warm gooey mozzarella and warm marinara?!  I've never been able to turn that down!

Written Directions

Heat oven to 375 degrees F.  For this recipe... make it easy on yourself!  I love these frozen meatballs.  They are well seasoned, fully cooked, the perfect size, and very convenient!  These are the 1/2 ounce meatballs.  I'm using the flaky "layer" biscuits.  They separate well. Cut the string cheese "sticks" into four pieces each.  You need 20 small "pieces."  Separate the biscuits into two layers each.

Cut each meatball in half.  Add one meatball "half" and one string cheese "piece" to each biscuit.  Wrap the dough around it and seat the edges.  Place the seam side down into a round cake pan (or actually, I used the largest of my spring form pans).  I find that it works best to but the meatball first with the cut side UP, then the cheese.  This will put the rounded part of the meatball on the top when it's all said and done. Season the "buns" with pepper, basil, oregano, garlic powder, and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.  Bake uncovered at 375 degrees F until golden brown.   These are great dipped into a bowl of warm marinara sauce.

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