Meatball-Stuffed Garlic Bread Boats 🍞🍝
Ingredients:
1 loaf French bread, halved lengthwise
12 small cooked meatballs
2 cups marinara sauce
2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
2 tbsp butter, melted
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp Italian seasoning
Fresh basil or parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions:
Preheat the Oven:
Set your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Prepare the Garlic Butter:
In a small bowl, combine melted butter, minced garlic, and Italian seasoning.
Prepare the Bread:
Spread the garlic butter mixture evenly over the cut sides of the French bread.
Bake the Bread:
Place the bread halves on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for about 5 minutes, until slightly crispy.
Prepare the Meatballs:
In a bowl, warm the meatballs with the marinara sauce.
Assemble the Boats:
Evenly distribute the marinara-coated meatballs along each half of the bread.
Add the Cheese:
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the meatballs on both bread halves.
Final Bake:
Return the bread boats to the oven and bake for another 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbling.
Garnish and Serve:
Garnish with fresh basil or parsley if desired. Slice into portions and serve hot.
Recipe Information:
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4
These Meatball-Stuffed Garlic Bread Boats are a fun, hearty way to enjoy garlic bread and meatballs in one delicious bite! 🍝🍞