Meatball Stuffed Sandwich

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 loaf frozen bread dough, thawed
• 6 meatballs, precooked (about 1-inch in diameter)
• 1/2 cup marinara sauce
• 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• egg wash (1 egg mixed with 1 tbsp water)

Recipe

• 1 on a lightly floured surface, roll out thawed loaf to a 10" x 12" rectangle. place on greased sheet pan.
• 2 cut meatballs in half.
• 3 place meatballs cut side down on center third of dough.
• 4 top meatballs evenly with marinara sauce and cheese.
• 5 with kitchen shears or a sharp knife, make 2-inch long cuts (or until the cut hits the filling) at 1-inch intervals down both of the 12-inch sides.
• 6 pull and stretch strips diagonally over filling.
• 7 with a pastry brush, lightly brush dough with egg wash until just evenly coated.
• 8 let the dough rise in a warm area until puffy (30-60 minutes). bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes.
• 9 remove from oven and pan to cool on wire rack.