Thursday, March 31, 2016

4 ingredients - 100% delicious

Although I've been very into healthy food lately, comfort food has my heart. I saw this recipe on Facebook the other day and though I just had to try it: Meatball Sub Bake. Disclaimer: I made this in a 9"x9" pan because I was making dinner for only three people. This recipe is bigger.

I know what you're thinking. Meatball sub. Yeah, I get that part. But how does it become a "bake"? I was skeptical at first, too, but after trying it my mind and stomach are at ease. If you're craving a comforting, filling and yummy meal, this is it. If you're not much of a chef and don't know your salt from your cumin, this is for you. Or if you're like me and love new cooking ventures, try it out and let me know what you think!

Meatball Sub Bake
(fills a 9"x13" pan)

What you need:
1 pack of pre-cooked Italian meatballs (or some other flavor if you prefer that)
1 roll of pre-sliced biscuit dough (I used Pillsbury Grands)
1 large jar of marinara sauce
About 2 cups (1 package) of shredded mozzarella

How to make it:
Preheat the oven to 375. Lightly grease the inside of your pan. This one can get a little crusty if you don't have a nonstick or greased pan.

Pop open your biscuit dough and cut each biscuit into sixths. Spread the bite-sized pieces over the bottom of your pan. Pour the marinara evenly over the top of the dough. Using a spoon, distribute the sauce around the pan, coating each piece of dough.

Put the meatballs on tops of the dough and sauce, lightly pressing each down. The meatballs don't need to be covered in sauce, but they can if you want. Use the whole pack of meatballs! I underestimated how much the dough would expand and ended up with an insufficient meat to bread ratio. Top everything with an even layer of cheese, and pop in the oven for 30-40 minutes.

No need to let this baby rest. It's ready to serve straight out of the oven!

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