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Italian Meatball Buns

Name: Italian Meatball Buns
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2 dozen.
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 12 frozen bread dough dinner rolls; 1 package (12 ounces) frozen fully cooked Italian meatballs, thawed; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1/4 cup minced fresh basil; 1-1/2 cups marinara sauce, warmed

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Total Time

Prep: 30 min. + rising Bake: 15 min.

Makes

2 dozen

Updated: Nov. 01, 2022

These soft little rolls come with a pleasant surprise inside—savory Italian meatballs. The apps are wonderful dipped in marinara sauce, which makes them fun for my grandkids—and adults too. I love how easy they are to put together. —Trina Linder-Mobley, Clover, South Carolina

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Ingredients

12 frozen bread dough dinner rolls
1 package (12 ounces) frozen fully cooked Italian meatballs, thawed
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup minced fresh basil
1-1/2 cups marinara sauce, warmed

Directions

Let dough stand at room temperature until softened, 25-30 minutes.
Cut each roll in half. Wrap each portion around a meatball, enclosing meatball completely; pinch dough firmly to seal. Place on greased baking sheets, seam side down. Cover with kitchen towel; let rise in a warm place until almost doubled, 1-1/2 to 2 hours.
Preheat oven to 350°. Bake buns until golden brown, 12-15 minutes. Brush tops with oil; sprinkle with cheese and basil. Serve with marinara sauce.

Nutrition Facts

1 bun with 1 tablespoon sauce: 98 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 253mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.

Italian Meatball Buns

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