meatball hoagies


INGREDIENTS

2   cups any variety tomato pasta sauce or Slow Cooker Spaghetti Sauce
24   frozen cooked meatballs (from 16-ounces bag)
4   hoagie buns, split
1   cup shredded mozzarella cheese (4 ounces)

DIRECTIONS

1. In 2-quart saucepan, heat tomato pasta sauce and meatballs over medium heat 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly heated.
2. Place each bun on serving plate. Fill each with up to 6 meatballs. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup cheese.

meatball mini burgers


INGREDIENTS

Tiny Buns

1   can Pillsbury® Grands!® Flaky Layers refrigerated buttermilk or original biscuits (8 biscuits, 16.3 ounces)
1   egg
1   tablespoon water
2   tablespoons sesame seed

Meatballs

2   teaspoons vegetable oil
1/2  cup chopped onion (1 medium)
3/4  cup chili sauce
1/4  cup water
1/4  cup yellow mustard
2   teaspoons chili powder
32   frozen plain meatballs (from 28-ounce package; about 3 cups), thawed
8   slices American cheese, cut into quarters (3/4 ounces each)

DIRECTIONS

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F. On ungreased cookie sheet, place biscuits 1 to 2 inches apart. Cut each biscuit into quarters, but do not separate pieces. In small bowl, beat egg and 1 tablespoon water. Brush egg mixture over tops of biscuits; sprinkle with sesame seed.

2. Bake 14 to 17 minutes or until golden brown. Cool slightly; separate biscuit quarters.

3. Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook, stirring frequently, until onion is tender. Stir in chili sauce, 1/4 cup water, the mustard and chili powder. Cook 3 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until slightly thickened.

4. Add meatballs to chili sauce mixture. Cover; cook over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until meatballs are hot.

5. Split each biscuit quarter to make tiny bun. Fill each bun with 1 cheese piece, 1 meatball and some of the sauce. Secure with toothpick.

Tip:

1. High Altitude (3500-6500 ft): No change.

sweet and spicy meatball appetizer

INGREDIENTS

1  9  ounce jar seedless strawberry jam
1  8  ounce can Ro*Tel® Original Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies, undrained
1  16  ounce package frozen cooked meatballs 
Chopped fresh parsley, optional

DIRECTIONS

1. Blend together jam and undrained tomatoes in medium saucepan; heat over medium heat until bubbling. Add meatballs; heat an additional 10 minutes or until hot.
2. Place on serving platter; insert frill toothpick in each for easy serving. Sprinkle with parsley, if desired.

Cook's Tips:

1. Holds well in chafing dish or slow cooker.