Meatball Marinara Cups
Meatball Marinara Cups are a quick and easy appetizer or snack. They feature mini meatballs baked in puff pastry cups with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 cups 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
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- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 12 pre-cooked mini meatballs
- 1/2 cup marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out the puff pastry and cut into 12 squares.
- Press each square into a mini muffin tin cup.
- Place one mini meatball in each puff pastry cup.
- Spoon 1 tablespoon of marinara sauce over each meatball.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top of the marinara sauce.
- Brush the edges of the puff pastry with the beaten egg.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- You can use homemade or store-bought mini meatballs.
- Adjust the amount of marinara sauce and cheese to your preference.
- These cups are best served warm.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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