For an appetizer or a casual dinner, these Meatball Stuffed Garlic Rolls are so savory and satisfying. With pre-made dinner rolls, saucy meatballs, melty cheese and fresh herbs, they’re as easy as they are delicious!
Game Day, Party Time or a Casual Dinner
If you need an easy, filling appetizer or quick meal, these easy, cheesy Meatball Stuffed Garlic Rolls are for you! Fresh garlic and parsley add so much flavor to store-bought dinner rolls, meatballs and marinara sauce.
It’s the very best of semi-homemade!
An Easy Dinner the Kids Love
I love to serve these meatball stuffed rolls with a big green salad for an easy dinner the kids love. It’s so filling, and delicious. You could serve with roasted broccoli or some other easy green vegetable, too.
They’re also perfect for serving on game day. Such a great football food! Everyone loves these savory stuffed rolls.
Brushed with garlic butter, stuffed with saucy meatballs and smothered in melted cheese. What’s not to love? You can serve with marinara for dipping for even more yum.
What to Eat With Stuffed Rolls
Chopped Caesar Salad: Crisp romaine, salty parmesan and a flavorful dressing tossed with crunchy homemade croutons. This Chopped Caesar Salad is an easy, straight-forward recipe that is sure to become your go-to salad.
Burrata Caprese Platter: Burrata, tomato and fresh basil topped with pesto, pistachios and lemon zest make this Burrata Caprese Platter a creamy, dreamy appetizer.
Watermelon Feta Salad with Mint and a Balsamic Glaze: So light and refreshing. It’s the perfect side dish for summer!
Watch Me Make Meatball Stuffed Garlic Rolls
Step into the kitchen with me and see how easy it is to make these meatball stuffed garlic rolls!
What Do I Need to Make Meatball Stuffed Garlic Rolls?
- Savory dinner rolls
- Unsalted butter
- Garlic, minced
- Grated parmesan cheese
- Chopped fresh parsley
- Marinara sauce
- Frozen meatballs
- Shredded mozzarella cheese
- Shredded parmesan cheese
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
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Chicken Parmesan Casserole: No boiling pasta or breading chicken to make this Chicken Parmesan Casserole. An incredibly easy and fun spin on a classic the whole family will love!
Ravioli Lasagna: A creamy spinach and ricotta filling between layers of cheese ravioli and an Italian sausage pasta sauce all topped with melting mozzarella and parmesan cheeses. It’s heaven in a casserole dish!
Tuscan Tortellini Soup: This Tuscan Tortellini Soup is a comforting one-pot meal that’s perfect for a chilly winter day. It’s so easy to make and is bursting with delicious Tuscan flavors!
The Best Bucatini Bolognese: Full of flavor and rich texture, it’s a labor of love that is so worth the effort for its comfort and enjoyment. It’s the Best Bucatini Bolognese you will ever eat!
How to Make Meatball Stuffed Garlic Rolls
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Place the rolls, still attached, on the prepared baking sheet.
- Cut a hole in the top center of each roll, about 2/3 of the way down, and remove the bread from the center of each roll.
- Melt the butter in a microwave-safe mixing bowl. Stir in the minced garlic, 1 tablespoon grated parmesan and 1 tablespoon of the chopped fresh parsley.
- Brush the butter mixture inside each roll and all over the top and outsides of the rolls.
- Spoon about 1 teaspoon of marinara sauce into each hole
- Then follow with a pinch of shredded mozzarella cheese in each roll.
- Stuff a meatball on top of the cheese in the hole of each roll.
- Top each meatball with a teaspoon of marinara sauce.
- Then sprinkle all over the rolls with the remaining shredded mozzarella cheese and then the 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese.
- Place the rolls in the middle rack of the oven and bake until the cheese is melted and starting to turn golden brown in spots, about 15-20 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through the baking time.
- Let the rolls sit for 5 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with the remaining 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh parsley just before serving.
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How to store Meatball Stuffed Garlic Rolls
Store leftover rolls in an airtight container or baggie in the fridge for up to 5 days.
To freeze, allow to cool completely and then wrap individually in plastic wrap and store in a freezer safe baggie or container for up to three months. Defrost overnight in the refrigerator.
Reheat in the microwave on high in 30 second intervals. Or place on a baking sheet in a 350°F oven until heated through.
If you make these Meatball Stuffed Garlic Rolls and post a pic to social, be sure to tag me on Instagram @thebakermama so I can see! 😍 I just love seeing how inspired and creative y’all get with the ideas I share. Enjoy!
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Meatball Stuffed Garlic Rolls
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 rolls
Description
For an appetizer or a casual dinner, these Meatball Stuffed Garlic Rolls are so savory and satisfying. With pre-made dinner rolls, saucy meatballs, melty cheese and fresh herbs, they’re as easy as they are delicious!
Ingredients
- 12 savory dinner rolls
- 1/2 cup (1 stick)unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, divided
- 1/2cup marinara sauce, divided
- 12 frozen meatballs
- 1 and 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- 1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Place the rolls, still attached, on the prepared baking sheet. Cut a hole in the top center of each roll, about 2/3 of the way down, and remove the bread from the center of each roll.
- Melt the butter in a microwave-safe mixing bowl. Stir in the minced garlic, 1 tablespoon grated parmesan and 1 tablespoon of the chopped fresh parsley.
- Brush the butter mixture inside each roll and all over the top and outsides of the rolls.
- Spoon about 1 teaspoon of marinara sauce into each hole followed by a pinch of shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Stuff a meatball on top of the cheese in the hole of each roll. Top each meatball with a teaspoon of marinara sauce and then sprinkle all over the rolls with the remaining shredded mozzarella cheese and then the 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese.
- Place the rolls in the middle rack of the oven and bake until the cheese is melted and starting to turn golden brown in spots, about 15-20 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through the baking time.
- Let the rolls sit for 5 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with the remaining 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh parsley just before serving.
