Skewered Meatball Sub Bites
Skewered Meatball Sub Bites pack juicy, herb-laced beef meatballs wrapped with gooey mozzarella and spirals of golden pizza dough. Each bite balances rich, cheesy centers with garlicky, buttery bread and a hint of heat, perfect for dunking in warm marinara. Serve as a game-day snack, party appetizer, or fun family dinner everyone can grab and enjoy.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves9
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Skewered Meatball Sub Bites, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 49 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 8
- Heart Health
- 54
- Metabolic
- 21
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 44
- Performance
- 30
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Soak the skewers in water. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
- 2
For the meatballs, mix the beef, egg, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, onion, garlic paste, salt, oregano, parsley, basil, and chili flakes in a large bowl until evenly combined.
- 3
Weigh 1.13 ounces of the mixture and shape it around 1 mozzarella cube. Roll it in your hands to seal tightly. Set the meatball on the prepared pan; repeat with the remaining mozzarella and meatball mixture to make 24 balls.
- 4
On a lightly floured cutting board or other work surface, roll out the pizza dough. Cut it into 12 even strips.
- 5
Place 2 meatballs on the work surface and coil 1 strip around them, alternating sides to create an S shape. Hold down the first meatball with your fingertips and gently push the skewer through it and the dough, twisting the skewer slightly until it exits the other side.
- 6
In a separate bowl, mix the melted butter, garlic, and parsley. Using a pastry brush, brush the butter mixture over the dough.
- 7
Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Serve with warmed marinara sauce.
- Calories 433.41 kcal High 22%
- Protein 30.12 g Good Source 60%
- Carbohydrate 22.18 g 8%
- Total Fat 26.04 g High 33%
- Saturated Fat 14.29 g High 71%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 115.59 mg High 39%
- Sodium 805.08 mg High 35%
- Dietary Fiber 2.15 g Low Source 8%
- Total Sugars 2.68 g --
- Added Sugars 1.22 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 425.48 mg Good Source 33%
- Iron 3.21 mg Moderate 18%
- Potassium 173.09 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 120.87 mcg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin C 1.14 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.12 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Skewered Meatball Sub Bites is an Italian appetizer recipe made with 16 ingredients. It takes about 40 mins, serves 9, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Butter, Dried Basil, Dried Oregano, and Dried Parsley. Each serving provides about 433.41 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Skewered Meatball Sub Bites?
- It is an Italian meatball recipe made with 16 ingredients, usually served for appetizer or dinner or lunch or snack.
- What is Skewered Meatball Sub Bites made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Dried Basil, Dried Oregano, Dried Parsley, Eggs. The full list of 16 is above.
- What goes well with Skewered Meatball Sub Bites?
- Explore these Italian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Skewered Meatball Sub Bites?
- About 40 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 433.41 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Skewered Meatball Sub Bites easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 16 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Skewered Meatball Sub Bites healthy?
- Skewered Meatball Sub Bites has an easyChef Pro health score of 36/100. Per serving, it provides 433.41 calories and 30.12 g of protein, or 60% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 805.08 mg (35% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 14.29 g (71% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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