5.0 – 1 reviews • Meatballs
| Level: |
Easy |
| Total: |
30 min |
| Active: |
15 min |
| Yield: |
12 skewers |
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- Pinch kosher salt
- 3 cloves garlic, smashed
- 1/2 loaf Italian bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 24 frozen mini meatballs, heated through according to package instructions
- 24 leaves fresh basil
- 24 mini fresh mozzarella balls (1/2-ounce size or ciliegine)
- Grated Parmesan, for serving
- Warm marinara sauce, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- In a small pot over medium heat, add the olive oil, Italian seasoning, salt and garlic. Bring to a simmer and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Transfer the oil mixture to a large bowl and toss with the bread cubes. Spread the cubes in an even layer on a baking sheet and bake until golden brown, about 10 minutes.
- Skewer a bread cube followed by a meatball, basil leaf and mozzarella ball, then repeat so there is 2 of everything on the skewer. Repeat with the remaining skewers.
- Line up the skewers on a platter and sprinkle with grated Parmesan. Serve with warm marinara sauce for dipping.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size |
1 of 12 servings |
| Calories |
1189 |
| Total Fat |
89 g |
| Saturated Fat |
43 g |
| Carbohydrates |
13 g |
| Dietary Fiber |
1 g |
| Sugar |
3 g |
| Protein |
80 g |
| Cholesterol |
298 mg |
| Sodium |
1651 mg |
