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BBQ Meatball Crescent Cups

BBQ Meatball Crescent Cups – Irresistibly Easy Comfort Bites

BBQ Meatball Crescent Cups are a quick and satisfying snack, marrying flaky pastry and savory meatballs.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 38 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 lb Ground Beef Substitute with plant-based meatballs for a vegetarian option.
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder Season to taste.
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder Season to taste.
  • 1 tsp Salt Adjust according to taste.
For the Cups
  • 1 can Crescent Roll Dough Can substitute with puff pastry or pizza dough.
  • 1 cup BBQ Sauce Use your favorite variety.
For Topping (Optional)
  • 1 cup Cheese Use mozzarella or cheddar.

Equipment

  • Muffin tin
  • Mixing bowl
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for BBQ Meatball Crescent Cups
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a muffin tin.
  2. Combine ground beef with garlic powder, onion powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Roll the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter, and set aside.
  4. Unroll crescent dough and press seams together, then cut into 3x3 inch squares.
  5. Press dough squares into the greased muffin tin.
  6. Place one meatball in each dough cup and spoon BBQ sauce over the top.
  7. Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden brown.
  8. If adding cheese, sprinkle it on top during the last 5 minutes of baking.
  9. Cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 12gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days, or freeze unbaked cups for up to 2 months.

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