By ragef.com Meatballs have long been an easy and quick dinner to make. While I prefer homemade meatballs, I often use store-bought frozen meatballs when I’m short on time. This recipe for Meatball Boats is perfect for busy days and uses premade meatballs, making it a convenient yet delicious meal.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley + 2 tablespoons, chopped, divided
- 6 cloves garlic, minced, divided
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- Vegetable oil
- 4 soft rolls
- 8 slices mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
How To Make Meatball Boats
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, eggs, bread crumbs, 1/4 cup parsley, 3 cloves garlic, salt, and pepper. Shape the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs.
- Heat a cast iron pan or skillet with oil over medium-high heat.
- Cook the meatballs until browned on all sides. Transfer them to a plate and remove the pan from heat.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Place the soft rolls on a baking sheet. Use a knife to cut the tops off the rolls and press the insides down to create a boat shape.
- In a small bowl, mix together the melted butter, 3 cloves of garlic, and 2 tablespoons of parsley.
- Brush the rolls with the garlic butter mixture. Bake for 5 minutes, or until toasted.
- Place two slices of mozzarella in each roll and top with a spoonful of marinara sauce.
- Add three meatballs to each roll and top with additional marinara sauce.
- Bake for 25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
- Top with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and serve.
