Description
Upside Down Meatball Puff Pastry is a delightful and comforting dish that combines savory meatballs with a flaky puff pastry crust, topped with rich marinara sauce and gooey mozzarella cheese. Perfect for family dinners, game days, or any gathering, this recipe offers a fun twist on traditional meatballs while delivering mouthwatering flavors. Easy to prepare and requiring minimal cleanup, it’s a one-pan wonder that everyone will love. Just invert the dish onto a serving platter for an impressive presentation that is sure to wow your guests!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 package (1 pound) thawed puff pastry sheets
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Dried oregano
- Dried basil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, mix ground beef with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, basil, egg, and breadcrumbs. Form into 1-inch meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and brown the meatballs on all sides (5-7 minutes). Transfer to a baking dish.
- Pour marinara sauce over the meatballs and sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top.
- Roll out puff pastry and cut into a circle to cover the meatballs completely. Tuck edges down into the dish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the pastry is golden brown. Let cool slightly before inverting onto a serving platter.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 180g)
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg