Description
Upside Down Meatball Puff Pastry is a delightful and comforting dish that fuses savory meatballs with a flaky puff pastry crust, marinara sauce, and gooey mozzarella cheese. Perfect for gatherings, game days, or cozy dinners at home, this recipe offers a fun twist on traditional meatballs. The combination of flavors and textures will surely impress your guests while being simple enough for cooks of all skill levels to master. In just 45 minutes, you can create a dish that not only satisfies but also brings everyone together around the table.
Ingredients
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- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 8 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 package (1 pound) puff pastry sheets, thawed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, basil, egg, and breadcrumbs. Mix well and form into 1-inch meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and brown the meatballs on all sides (about 5-7 minutes). Transfer to a baking dish.
- Pour marinara over the meatballs and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
- Roll out puff pastry to cover the meatball mixture completely; tuck edges down around the dish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown. Let cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (200g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg