Oh yes, these absolutely deserve to be called the Ultimate Party Bites! Cocktail meatballs beware because these treats are taking the party to the next level! It just doesn’t get more exciting than little crispy, buttery crescent roll bowls filled with rich marinara, melty, creamy mozzarella… and of course, a juicy, savory meatball right at the heart of each bite. Ultimate Party Bites are designed to be shared with everyone, and yet you’ll have to resist the urge to keep them all to yourself. Or you know, you could always make a batch just for yourself! You deserve it!
Ingredients
- 1 (8-ounce) can crescent roll dough
- 1/2 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 12 meatballs, premade or homemade
Directions
Step 1 –Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Step 2 –Spray a regular-sized muffin pan with nonstick spray.
Step 3 –Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate it into two large sections along the middle perforated edge.
Step 4 –Cut each of the large sections into thirds, then divide the thirds down the middle. You should have 12 squares total.
Step 5 –Press each dough square into the prepared muffin cups, pressing them down into the cup and up the edges as best you can.
Step 6 –Spoon about 2 teaspoons of the marinara sauce into the bottom of each dough cup.
Step 7 –Add a spoonful of the mozzarella cheese to each dough cup.
Step 8 –Place 1 meatball into the center of each dough cup (if using premade meatballs, they can be frozen).
Step 9 –Spoon another 2 teaspoons of the marinara over each meatball.
Step 10 –Top each meatball with the remaining mozzarella.
Step 11 –Bake until the crescent roll dough is golden-brown and the cheese is bubbling, about 15-20 minutes.
Step 12 –Allow the bites to cool for at least 5 minutes.
Step 13 –Serve.