Meatball Sub Bombs
These Meatball Sub Bombs are an easy and delicious way to enjoy all the flavors of a classic meatball sub in a handheld form. Made with frozen dough, marinara sauce, melty mozzarella, and meatballs, they bake up golden brown with a buttery garlic finish. Perfect for game day, dinner, or a fun snack, these are sure to be a hit with the whole family!
Servings: 12 bombs
Ingredients
- 12 Rhodes frozen dinner rolls or another brand but the dough must be raw
- 24 full cooked mini meatballs or you can use 12 larger ones
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup salted butter melted
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ¼ cup grated cheese
Instructions
- Thaw the frozen dough balls according to package instructions (typically overnight in the fridge or a 30-60 minutes at room temp). Once the dough is soft enough to work with, flatten each dough ball into a small circle. Add 1 teaspoon marinara, 1 tablespoon shredded mozzarella, and 2 small meatballs to the center. Carefully pinch the edges together to seal, ensuring no sauce leaks out.
- Place the sealed dough balls seam-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving about ½ inch in between each. Brush the tops with melted butter mixed with garlic powder and Italian seasoning. Cover loosely with Saran Wrap and allow to sit on the counter for 30-60 minutes while the oven preheats.
- After 30 minutes, remove the Saran Wrap and bake at 350°F for 25 minutes, until golden brown. Remove from the oven and immediately brush with more of the garlic butter mixture and top with grated cheese. Serve with extra marinara for dipping!