Meatball Sub Homemade "Hot Pockets"

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and line two baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. 2

   Make meatballs: In a large bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, garlic, parsley, and crushed red pepper flakes and season with salt and pepper.

3. 3

   Roll into meatballs and transfer to one prepared baking sheet.

4. 4

   Bake until browned and cooked through, 15 minutes.

5. 5

   Let cool, then break up into smaller pieces.

6. 6

   On a floured work surface, roll out pie crust into a large rectangle and slice off rounded edges (if using store-bought).

7. 7

   Slice into four strips.

8. 8

   Spoon marinara, meatballs, and mozzarella onto bottom halves of pie crust strips and fold over tops.

9. 9

   Use your fingers to pinch to seal and press the twines of a fork to crimp.

10. 10

    Brush with egg wash and transfer to prepared baking sheet.

11. 11

    Bake until golden and puffy, 18 to 20 minutes.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.