Meatball Bread Boat

Meatball Bread Boat

Recipe by Robert Broadfoot from tasty.co

Dinner

Ingredients

4

4 servings

  • 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

Instructions

  • 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.
  • Shape the meatballs into balls roughly larger than a golf ball, or desired size.
  • Coat a large pan with olive oil and bring to a medium-high heat.
  • Brown the meatballs on all sides.
  • Set aside meatballs and remove excess grease.
  • Return the meatballs to the hot pan, add marinara sauce and simmer for 15 minutes, or until meatballs are cooked through.
  • Cut a long rectangle through the top of the bread loaf and partially unstuff the loaf.
  • Layer the bottom of the loaf with half the mozzarella, cooked meatballs, sauce, then top with the rest of the mozzarella and parmesan.
  • Bake for 25 minutes at 350˚F (180˚C).
  • Enjoy!

Nutritional Facts

Per 4 servings

  • Calories: 869
  • Carbohydrate: 82g
  • Fat: 39g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 45g
  • Sugar: 14g

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