- 5 Ball Park® Tailgaters Brat Buns
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 (24 ounce) jar marinara sauce
- 1 cup arugula
- 4 tablespoons shredded mozzarella cheese
- Chopped fresh basil or crushed red pepper for garnish
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- Toast one bun until golden brown, then place in blender and chop until fine to create crumbs.
- Place the bread crumbs in a large bowl and add milk. Let soak for 5 minutes.
- Add ground beef, eggs, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, and salt and pepper to the bread crumb mixture and combine well.
- Divide the mixture into 16 golf ball-sized meatballs, and place on an oiled baking pan.
- Bake meatballs in oven for 10 minutes.
- While meatballs are baking, heat marinara in a large pot over medium-high heat. Place the cooked meatballs in the marinara and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, toast the remaining buns, then evenly distribute arugula or spinach, meatballs and mozzarella onto each bun.
- Garnish with chopped basil and/or crushed red pepper and serve.