Ingredients

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
• Pinch kosher salt
• 3 cloves garlic, smashed
• 1/2 loaf Italian bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 24 frozen mini meatballs, heated through according to package instructions
• 24 leaves fresh basil
• 24 mini fresh mozzarella balls (1/2-ounce size or ciliegine)
• Grated Parmesan, for serving
• Warm marinara sauce, for serving

Instructions

1. Watch how to make this recipe.
2. Special equipment: 12 wooden skewers
3. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
4. In a small pot over medium heat, add the olive oil, Italian seasoning, salt and garlic. Bring to a simmer and simmer for 5 minutes.
5. Transfer the oil mixture to a large bowl and toss with the bread cubes. Spread the cubes in an even layer on a baking sheet and bake until golden brown, about 10 minutes.
6. Skewer a bread cube followed by a meatball, basil leaf and mozzarella ball, then repeat so there is 2 of everything on the skewer. Repeat with the remaining skewers.
7. Line up the skewers on a platter and sprinkle with grated Parmesan. Serve with warm marinara sauce for dipping.