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Meatball Bread Boat
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Meatball Bread Boat

By Tasty70 min🍽 4 servings

Feast your eyes on this mouthwatering Meatball Bread Boat, a fun twist on a classic favorite! Dive into the scrumptious combo of juicy meatballs, gooey cheese, and warm, crusty bread that'll have everyone coming back for seconds.

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a large bowl, combine beef, sausage, salt, garlic powder, pepper, basil, half of the parmesan, egg, bread crumbs, water. It works well to squish the mixture with your hands.

  2. 2

    Shape the meatballs into balls roughly larger than a golf ball, or desired size.

  3. 3

    Coat a large pan with olive oil and bring to a medium-high heat.

  4. 4

    Brown the meatballs on all sides.

  5. 5

    Set aside meatballs and remove excess grease.

  6. 6

    Return the meatballs to the hot pan, add marinara sauce and simmer for 15 minutes, or until meatballs are cooked through.

  7. 7

    Cut a long rectangle through the top of the bread loaf and partially unstuff the loaf.

  8. 8

    Layer the bottom of the loaf with half the mozzarella, cooked meatballs, sauce, then top with the rest of the mozzarella and parmesan.

  9. 9

    Bake for 25 minutes at 350˚F (180˚C).

  10. 10

    Enjoy!

Recipe from tasty.co

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Ingredients (13)

  • ½ lb ground beef
  • ½ lb Italian sausage
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 tablespoons dried basil
  • 1 cup grated parmesan cheese, half for the meatballs, half for the boat topping
  • 1 egg
  • ½ cup breadcrumb
  • ½ cup water
  • 3 cups marinara sauce
  • 1 italian bread loaf
  • 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, Shredded