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Upside Down Meatball Puff Pastry

Irresistible Upside Down Meatball Puff Pastry Delight

A delightful Upside Down Meatball Puff Pastry combining juicy meatballs, marinara, and cheese wrapped in flaky pastry, perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Main dishes
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6 slices
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • large bowl
  • Skillet
  • Baking Dish
  • Rolling Pin

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs

  • 1 pound Ground beef hearty base
  • 1 teaspoon Salt enhances flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper adds warmth
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder infuses savory kick
  • 1 teaspoon Onion powder provides depth
  • 1 teaspoon Oregano adds herbal note
  • 1 teaspoon Basil adds fresh flavor
  • 1 each Egg acts as binder
  • ½ cup Breadcrumbs provides structure

For the Sauce and Topping

  • 1 cup Marinara sauce ties the dish together
  • 8 ounces Shredded mozzarella cheese adds creaminess

For the Assembly

  • 2 sheets Puff pastry sheets thawed
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil for browning meatballs

Instructions
 

Step-by-Step Instructions

  • In a large bowl, combine ground beef, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, basil, egg, and breadcrumbs. Mix thoroughly and shape into meatballs.
  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Brown the meatballs for 5-7 minutes. Transfer to a baking dish.
  • Pour marinara sauce over the meatballs and sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top.
  • Roll out puff pastry sheets. Cover the meatball mixture with puff pastry and tuck edges into the dish.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown. Allow to cool for 5 minutes before inverting on a platter.
  • Garnish with fresh basil leaves and serve warm.

Notes

Brown meatballs in batches for even cooking. Use fresh herbs for added flavor. Keep puff pastry cold until ready to use. Coat meatballs well with sauce to avoid dryness.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 18gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Comfort Food, Easy Dinner, Homemade, meatballs, Puff Pastry, Upside Down Meatball Puff Pastry
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