These Garlic Bread Meatball Bites are exactly the kind of fun, snackable appetizer that makes a party feel effortless, and you are going to love how quickly they come together. Tender meatballs get wrapped in buttery, garlicky crescent dough, so every bite has that irresistible combination of savory meat and warm, herby bread.
They bake up golden in about 20 minutes, which means you can go from fridge to appetizer tray without much fuss. The garlic Parmesan butter brushed on both before and after baking gives these skewers serious flavor in every layer. And served with marinara on the side, they turn into the ultimate finger food for game days, potlucks, or a fun family dinner.
Helpful Tips
- Thaw meatballs completely: If using frozen meatballs, make sure they are fully thawed before wrapping so they cook through evenly in the oven.
- Brush butter in two stages: Applying half the garlic butter before baking and the rest after gives the dough great flavor throughout without burning the garlic.
- Keep the dough snug: Wrap the crescent dough around each meatball fairly tightly so it holds its shape and bakes up evenly golden on all sides.
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Garlic Bread Meatballs Bites
Ingredients
- 24 meatballs frozen or fresh, thawed
- 1 package refrigerated crescent dough 8 oz
- 4 tablespoons butter melted
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese freshly grated, plus more for garnish
- Marinara sauce for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the crescent dough. Cut it into 6 strips, then cut the strips in half and in half again so you have 24 strips.
- Roll each piece of dough around a meatball and stick a skewer through the whole thing. Set the skewers on the baking sheet.
- Mix the melted butter, oregano, garlic, and Parmesan cheese in a bowl. Brush half of it onto the skewers.
- Bake for 20-23 minutes, until the meatballs are cooked through, and the dough is golden.
- Brush on the remaining garlic butter. Garnish with more Parmesan cheese. Serve with marinara sauce on the side.
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