Description
A creamy, cheesy delight combining savory mini meatballs with a luscious cheese blend, perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound mini meatballs
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Chopped parsley for garnish
- Tortilla chips or bread for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking.
- In a large skillet, combine the mini meatballs, cream cheese, marinara sauce, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Stir until the meatballs are well coated.
- Cook the mixture over medium heat until heated through, about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses on top. Transfer to the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Remove from the oven, let cool slightly, and garnish with chopped parsley.
Notes
Use frozen mini meatballs for convenience; adjust cooking times as needed. For added heat, consider adding crushed red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg