Grands Meatball Pops                  

Thu, 25 Mar 2004, at 9:16 a.m
Posted by: Mai

1 (10.2-oz.) can (5 biscuits) Pillsbury® Grands!®
Refrigerated Southern Style or Buttermilk Biscuits
1 1/3 oz. (1/3 cup) shredded Monterey Jack or Cheddar cheese
10 refrigerated or frozen cooked beef meatballs, thawed
1/4 cup butter, melted
2/3 cup finely crushed seasoned croutons
10 large appetizer picks or lollipop sticks, if desired
1 1/2 cups tomato pasta sauce, heated

1. Heat oven to 375°F. Line cookie sheet with parchment paper or spray with nonstick cooking spray.
Separate dough into 5 biscuits. Split each biscuit to make 10 rounds.
Press out each biscuit half to form 3-inch round.

2. Sprinkle each biscuit round with cheese to within 1/2 inch of edge. Top each with meatball.
Bring up sides of dough over meatball; pinch edges to seal.
Brush rounded tops and sides of dough with butter; coat with croutons.
Place, seam side down, on paper-lined cookie sheet.

3. Bake at 375°F. for 10 to 15 minutes or until golden brown.

4. Serve with warm pasta sauce for dipping