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meatball toasties appetizer

Meatball Toasties

5 from 1 review
  • Author: Sweetpea
  • Prep Time: 20
  • Cook Time: 15
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 8 1x
  • Category: appetizer
  • Method: oven-baked
  • Cuisine: italian

Description

Meatball Toasties are a simple but elegant appetizer idea you will love! Hearty meat bakes onto the bread, topping with marinara and mozzarella cheese!


Ingredients

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  • 1 lb. Ground Beef
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1 tsp Dried Oregano
  • 1 tsp Dried Basil
  • 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • 1/2 cup Seasoned Breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup Ricotta Cheese
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 French Loaf of bread, sliced
  • 2 TBS Olive Oil
  • 1 cup Marinara Sauce
  • 1 lb. Fresh Mozzarella, sliced


Instructions

  1. Mix one pound of ground beef and a teaspoon of garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, dried basil, and kosher salt in a large bowl. Add half a teaspoon of black pepper, two eggs, half a cup of ricotta cheese, and half a cup of breadcrumbs.
  2. Slice your bread on the bias, and using a spreading knife, spread one tablespoon of the mixture onto each slice. (You might end up with extra meat; either make it into meatballs to enjoy later or slice some more bread!)
  3. Lay the meat + bread pieces on a baking sheet and drizzle with two tablespoons of olive oil.
  4. Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes.
  5. Remove the baking tray from the oven, then spoon marinara over each toasty and a slice of fresh mozzarella.
  6. Return the baking tray to the oven and bake for 5-10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and golden brown. You can use your broiler, but please watch carefully!

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