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RITZ Cheesy Meatballs

Looking for a hearty Italian appetizer? Impress your party guests with these mozzarella and marinara topped saucy meatball bites.

Prep time

15 min

Total time

25 min

Servings

Makes 6 servings, 4 topped crackers each.

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    Ingredients
    • 12 frozen fully cooked bite-size meatballs
    • 3 mozzarella cheese slices (0.7 oz. each)
    • 24 RITZ Crackers
    • 1/4 cup warm spaghetti sauce
    • 1 tsp. chopped fresh parsley
Preparation
  • Place meatballs in single layer on microwaveable plate. Microwave on HIGH 45 sec. to 1 min. or until heated through. Cool slightly.
  • Meanwhile, cut each cheese slice into 8 pieces; place on crackers. Top each with 1/4 tsp. spaghetti sauce.
  • Cut meatballs in half; place, cut sides down, on crackers. Top with remaining spaghetti sauce and parsley.

Recipe Tips

Size WiseEnjoy eating appetizers at a social occasion, but be mindful of portion size so you don’t overdo it on calories.

How to Serve WarmPlace crackers in single layer on baking sheet; top with cheese. Bake in 350°F oven 3 min. or until cheese is melted. Top with remaining ingredients as directed.

VariationsProvolone-Pesto Meatball RITZ: Prepare recipe as directed, substituting 3 provolone cheese slices, each cut into 8 triangles, for the mozzarella cheese; and basil pesto for the spaghetti sauce. Parmesan-Alfredo Meatball RITZ: Prepare recipe as directed, substituting 1-1/2 oz. Parmesan cheese, cut into 24 slices, for the mozzarella cheese; and Alfredo sauce for the spaghetti sauce.

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Amount per serving Calories 190
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13g
Saturated Fat 5g
Trans Fat 0.5g
Cholesterol 20mg
Sodium 420mg
Carbohydrate 11g
Dietary Fiber <1g
Total Sugars 2g
Added Sugars 1g
Protein 8g
Vitamin A 2% DV
Vitamin C 0% DV
Calcium 8% DV
Iron 6% DV
Potassium 2% DV
Vitamin D 0% DV

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