RITZ Cheesy Mozza Meatball Toppers
Prep time15 min
Total time25min
ServingsMakes 4 servings, 6 topped crackers (84 g) each.
Ingredients
- 12 frozen fully cooked bite-size meatballs
- 3 P’tit Québec Mozzarella Cheese Slices (60 g)
- 24 Ritz Crackers
- ¼ cup warm spaghetti sauce
- 1 tsp. chopped fresh parsley, divided
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Preparation
- 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 Wise
Enjoy eating appetizers at a social occasion, but be mindful of portion size so you don’t overdo it on calories. - How to Serve Warm
Place 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. - Variations
Provolone-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.
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Nutrition InformationNutrition Per Serving | |
|---|---|
| Calories | 240 |
| % Daily Value* | |
| Fat 15g | |
| Saturated 6g | |
| Cholesterol 35mg | |
| Sodium 490mg | |
| Carbohydrate 16g | |
| Dietary fiber 0g | |
| Sugars 3g | |
| Protein 10g | |
| Calcium | 8 %DV |
| Iron | 9 %DV |
| Potassium | 4 %DV |
