🛶 Mini Meatball Boats
Tasty little “boats” made using bread + meatballs + cheese!
🧾 Ingredients
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Small bread rolls or hot dog buns
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4–6 cooked meatballs (frozen or homemade)
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A little marinara or pizza sauce
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Shredded mozzarella (just a sprinkle!)
Short, simple — perfect for kids.
👩🍳 Kid-Friendly Steps
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Slice bread roll down the middle (not fully through) to make a boat shape.
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Place 1–2 meatballs inside.
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Add a spoon of marinara sauce.
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Sprinkle cheese on top.
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Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 8–10 mins or air fry until melty and warm.
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Serve and enjoy — like mini pizza submarines! 🚢
🔥 Adult Help: Oven/air fryer handling.
⭐ Fun Tips
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Let kids choose toppings (corn, mini pepperoni, basil).
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Add olive slices as “windows” on the boat.
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Insert a toothpick flag on top for fun!
🧆 Why Kids Love It
It’s pizza + meatballs + cute boat shapes = a meal that feels like playtime.
📌 Quick Parent Notes
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Great for picky eaters
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Freezer meatballs make it fast
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Perfect lunch or small dinner
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Easy portion control
🖨 Printable Recipe Card
Mini Meatball Boats
Time: ~12 minutes | Serves: 2–4 boats
Ingredients
• Bread rolls
• Meatballs
• Marinara
• Cheese
Steps
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Add meatballs to bread.
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Add sauce + cheese.
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Bake to melt.
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Eat your “boats”!
Kid Tip: Make paper flags for the top! 🏁
Adult Note: Oven help required.
