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Baked Meatball Sandwich Rounds Recipe

Elevate your meatball sandwich game with these irresistible Baked Meatball Sandwich Rounds! Inspired by a Pillsbury Bake-Off finalist, this recipe transforms classic flavors into a fun, crowd-pleasing appetizer or meal. Juicy turkey meatballs (or your favorite!), tangy pizza sauce, and melty mozzarella cheese are baked inside a perfectly golden-brown French bread roll. Prepare for rave reviews!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 990.4 kcal
Protein 89g
Rating 4.5 (2 Reviews)
Baked Meatball Sandwich Rounds

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Ingredients for Baked Meatball Sandwich Rounds

  • French Bread Dough
  • 1/2 cup pizza sauce
  • Meatballs
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Butter

How to Make Baked Meatball Sandwich Rounds

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Lightly grease a large baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
  3. Unroll one 16-ounce loaf of French bread.
  4. Spread 1/2 cup of your favorite pizza sauce evenly over the surface of the unrolled dough.
  5. Arrange 1.5 cups of sliced turkey meatballs (or 1 pound of your favorite meatballs or Italian sausage, sliced) over the pizza sauce.
  6. Sprinkle 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese over the meatballs.
  7. Sprinkle 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese on top of the mozzarella.
  8. Starting with the long side, tightly roll up the dough into a log. Pinch the seam to seal.
  9. Using a sharp knife, make several (about 5-7) shallow slits along the top of the dough to allow steam to escape.
  10. Place the roll seam-down on the prepared baking sheet.
  11. Bake for 15 minutes.
  12. Brush the top of the roll with 1 tablespoon of melted butter or olive oil.
  13. Bake for another 5-7 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  14. Let cool for 5 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy!

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Elevate your dish with simple flavor boosters! A final flourish of freshly chopped herbs can add incredible brightness, while a squeeze of lemon or lime juice right before serving can awaken all the flavors. Don't underestimate a sprinkle of quality finishing salt or a drizzle of good olive oil to make your creation shine.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

76 g

Sugar

33g

Fat

53g

Carbs

51g

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