Meatball Sub Bites
Discover the joys of creating Meatball Sub Bites, a delightful snack that blends the comfort of meatballs with the ease of pizza dough. Perfect for gatherings or a cosy night in, these bites offer a fun twist on traditional flavours.
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 15 min
- Yield
- 12 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 300 g Pizza Dough (homemade or store-bought)
- 12 small Meatballs
- 150 g Tomato Sauce
- 100 g Mozzarella Cheese (grated)
- 1 tsp Dried Oregano
- 1 tsp Olive Oil
- Basil Leaves (fresh, for garnish)
- Salt (adjust to taste )
- Black Pepper (adjust to taste )
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 200°C (180°C fan) or 392°F (356°F fan).
- 2
Divide the pizza dough into 12 equal portions and roll them into round balls.
- 3
Flatten each dough ball into a small circle with your hands, creating a small pizza base.
- 4
Place a precooked meatball in the centre of each dough circle.
- 5
Carefully fold the edges of the dough over the meatball, pinching to seal it. Ensure the meatball is fully enclosed by the dough.
- 6
Place the meatball-filled dough balls on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
- 7
Brush the tops of the dough balls with olive oil for a golden finish.
- 8
Spoon a little tomato sauce over each meatball sub bite and sprinkle with grated mozzarella cheese.
- 9
Season each bite with dried oregano, salt, and pepper.
- 10
Bake in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes or until the dough is golden brown, and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- 11
Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly.
- 12
Garnish with fresh basil leaves.