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5* Italian Meatball Buns (24)

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5* Italian Meatball Buns (24)

Taste of Home September/October 2013
10 reviews rated this recipe 5 Stars!
Prep: 30 min. + rising Bake: 15 min.
Yield: 2 dozen.

One of the greatest gifts I love to share with my six grandkids is making special recipes just for them. The meatballs inside the rolls are a savory surprise. —Trina Linder-Mobley, Clover, South Carolina

Ingredients:
• 12 frozen bread dough dinner rolls
• 1 package (12 ounces) frozen fully cooked Italian meatballs, thawed
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup minced fresh basil
• 1-1/2 cups marinara sauce, warmed

Directions:
Let dough stand at room temperature 25-30 minutes or until softened.

Cut each roll in half. Wrap each portion around a meatball, enclosing meatball completely; pinch dough firmly to seal.

Place on greased baking sheets, seam side down. Cover with kitchen towels; let rise in a warm place until almost doubled, about 1-1/2 to 2 hours.

Preheat oven to 350°. Bake buns 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Brush tops with oil; sprinkle with cheese and basil. Serve with marinara sauce.

1 bun with 1 tablespoon sauce equals 112 calories, 5 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 8 mg cholesterol, 248 mg sodium, 12 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 5 g protein.