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🛶 Mini Meatball Boats

Tasty little “boats” made using bread + meatballs + cheese!

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🧾 Ingredients

• Small bread rolls or hot dog buns

• 4–6 cooked meatballs (frozen or homemade)

• A little marinara or pizza sauce

• Shredded mozzarella (just a sprinkle!)

Short, simple — perfect for kids.

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👩‍🍳 Kid-Friendly Steps

1. Slice bread roll down the middle (not fully through) to make a boat shape.

2. Place 1–2 meatballs inside.

3. Add a spoon of marinara sauce.

4. Sprinkle cheese on top.

5. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 8–10 mins or air fry until melty and warm.

6. Serve and enjoy — like mini pizza submarines! 🚢

🔥 Adult Help: Oven/air fryer handling.

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⭐ Fun Tips

• Let kids choose toppings (corn, mini pepperoni, basil).

• Add olive slices as “windows” on the boat.

• Insert a toothpick flag on top for fun!

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🧆 Why Kids Love It

It’s pizza + meatballs + cute boat shapes = a meal that feels like playtime.

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📌 Quick Parent Notes

• Great for picky eaters

• Freezer meatballs make it fast

• Perfect lunch or small dinner

• Easy portion control

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🖨 Printable Recipe Card

Mini Meatball Boats
Time: ~12 minutes | Serves: 2–4 boats

Ingredients
• Bread rolls
• Meatballs
• Marinara
• Cheese

Steps

1. Add meatballs to bread.

2. Add sauce + cheese.

3. Bake to melt.

4. Eat your “boats”!

Kid Tip: Make paper flags for the top! 🏁
Adult Note: Oven help required.