cheesy-sausage-pita-pockets.json

{
    "directions": [
        "Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.",
        "Trim about 1 inch from one side of each pita pocket and arrange onto prepared sheet.",
        "Roll sausage into 32 small meatballs.",
        "Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Fry meatballs in skillet until completely browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Drain meatballs on a plate lined with paper towel.",
        "Stir pasta sauce, onion, and cream cheese together in a saucepan over medium heat; cook, stirring regularly until onion is tender, 7 to 10 minutes.",
        "Transfer meatballs to a large mixing bowl; add 1 cup of the pasta sauce mixture and mozzarella cheese. Mix until the meatballs are coated in sauce and cheese.",
        "Gently stuff pita pockets with meatball mixture using a small spoon.",
        "Bake stuffed pita pockets in preheated oven until heated through and the cheese is melted, about 10 minutes.",
        "Serve pockets with remaining sauce for dipping."
    ],
    "ingredients": [
        "4 pita bread rounds",
        "1 pound mild Italian sausage (such as Johnsonville\u00ae)",
        "1 (15 ounce) jar four-cheese pasta sauce (such as Classico\u00ae)",
        "1/4 cup minced onion",
        "3 tablespoons cream cheese, softened",
        "1 1/2 cups shredded fresh mozzarella cheese",
        "1/2 teaspoon salt"
    ],
    "language": "en-US",
    "source": "allrecipes.com",
    "tags": [],
    "title": "Cheesy Sausage Pita Pockets",
    "url": "http://allrecipes.com/recipe/238948/cheesy-sausage-pita-pockets/"
}