Wrapped Meatballs
Wrapped Meatballs are juicy, seasoned meatballs wrapped in golden dough or pastry and baked until crispy—perfect for snacks, parties, or easy dinners with dipping sauce on the side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 33 minutes
- Yield: 16 wrapped meatballs
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
- 16 meatballs (homemade or pre-cooked, thawed if frozen)
- 1 can crescent roll dough, puff pastry, or biscuit dough
- 4 oz mozzarella cheese, cut into small cubes (optional)
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder (optional)
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning (optional)
- 2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese (optional)
- Marinara or pizza sauce, for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- If using frozen meatballs, thaw and heat them until fully cooked.
- Roll out dough and cut into 16 equal pieces large enough to wrap each meatball.
- Optional: Insert a cube of mozzarella into the center of each meatball.
- Wrap each meatball in a piece of dough, sealing the edges, and place seam-side down on the baking sheet.
- Brush tops with beaten egg and sprinkle with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and parmesan, if desired.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until dough is golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve warm with marinara or your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Use pre-cooked meatballs to ensure safe and even cooking.
- For extra flavor, add cheese inside or on top of each wrapped meatball.
- Great for freezing—bake first, cool, then freeze and reheat later.
- Try with different sauces like ranch, BBQ, or garlic butter for variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wrapped meatball
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Find it online: https://thefamilycooking.com/wrapped-meatballs/
