RITZ Cheesy Meatballs

Name: RITZ Cheesy Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 12 frozen fully cooked bite-size meatballs; 3 mozzarella cheese slices (0.7 oz. each); 24 RITZ Crackers; ¼ cup spaghetti sauce; 1 tsp. fresh parsley

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

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Servings:

Makes 6 servings, 4 topped crackers each.

Ingredient list

12 frozen fully cooked bite-size meatballs
3 mozzarella cheese slices (0.7 oz. each)
24 RITZ Crackers
¼ cup warm spaghetti sauce
1 tsp. chopped fresh parsley

Directions

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.