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Meatball Subs on a Stick

Meatball Subs on a Stick: A Cheesy Family-Friendly Delight

These Meatball Subs on a Stick combine a classic dish with playful convenience, making them perfect for gatherings and snack time.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 sticks
Course: APPETIZERS
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 lb Lean Ground Beef Can substitute with ground turkey for a leaner option.
  • 36 cubes Mozzarella Cheese Use other melting cheese varieties if preferred.
  • 2 large Eggs Beaten, binds the mixture.
  • ⅔ cup Bread Crumbs Gluten-free breadcrumbs work well for a GF option.
  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese Optional to omit for a lighter version.
  • 1 Onion Shredded, can use cooked or dried onion.
  • 6 cloves Garlic Minced, or garlic powder can be used.
  • 4 tsp Salt Adjust based on dietary needs.
  • 2 tsp Chili Flakes Omit for a milder flavor.
  • 2 tbsp Dried Oregano Can substitute with fresh herbs.
  • 2 tbsp Basil Can substitute with fresh herbs.
  • 2 tbsp Parsley Can substitute with fresh herbs.
For the Garlic Butter
  • ¼ cup Butter Melted, can substitute with olive oil.
  • 4 tbsp Additional Garlic For garlic butter mixture.
  • 2 tbsp Parsley
For Assembly
  • 1 tube Store-bought Pizza Dough Can replace with homemade dough or puff pastry.

Equipment

  • oven
  • mixing bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • wooden skewers

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F. Line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine all meatball ingredients with care, avoiding overmixing.
  3. Shape the mixture into 36 meatballs, encasing a mozzarella cube inside each.
  4. Roll out the pizza dough and cut into long strips to wrap around the meatballs.
  5. Thread the dough and meatballs onto wooden skewers, spacing about ¼ inch apart.
  6. Mix garlic butter ingredients and brush half over the skewers.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or air fry for 15-20 minutes until golden.
  8. After cooking, brush remaining garlic butter on top and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
  9. Serve with marinara sauce for dipping.

Nutrition

Serving: 1stickCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 650mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Optional: Garnish with fresh parsley for added color and flavor.

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