Description
A delightful twist on a classic meatball sub, these bite-sized Meatball Sub Cupcakes are perfect for appetizers, parties, or quick dinners. Made with biscuit dough, hearty meatballs, marinara sauce, and melted cheese, they’re as fun to eat as they are to make.
Ingredients
- 1 package (12 count) refrigerated biscuit dough
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup Italian breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (for topping)
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin or line with cupcake liners.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, parsley, egg, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well and form into 12 golf ball-sized meatballs.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown meatballs for 5-7 minutes, turning to brown all sides (not fully cooked through).
- Cut biscuit dough into halves. Press each half into muffin tin cups to form small dough cups.
- Place one meatball in each biscuit cup. Spoon marinara sauce over meatballs and sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until biscuit dough is golden and cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from oven and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.
- Let cool a few minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh basil if desired.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option.
- Use store-bought marinara or homemade, depending on your preference.
- Don’t overfill the muffin tin to avoid spillage during baking.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cupcake
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
