One of the greatest gifts I love to share with my six grandkids is making special recipes just for them. The meatballs inside these rolls are a savory surprise.
—TRINA LINDER-MOBLEY CLOVER, SC
PREP: 30 MIN. + RISING • BAKE: 15 MIN. • MAKES: 2 DOZEN
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
1. Let bread dough stand at room temperature 25-30 minutes or until softened.
2. 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.
3. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake buns 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Brush tops with oil; sprinkle with cheese and basil. Serve with warm marinara sauce.