1 can Biscuits - For this recipe, try and get the flaky kind, they separate easily
16 Meatballs (Italian) - Medium size homemade or store bought, whatever you have
2 cups Salsa - Homemade or store bought, mild, medium, or hot, you decide
8 Slices - Provolone round preferably
1 packet - Ranch dip mix
1 8 oz. - Container of Sour Cream (Breakstone's preferably)
This is one very simple recipe to make, it can be an appetizer for many, or a meal for just a few. Start by making your biscuits, just follow the directions on the can. There are several different types out there, so use the one that you like. If you are going to use store bought meatballs (I used Italian Style with Mozzarella Cheese made by Aidells), provided they are not frozen, you can put them in the oven right along with the biscuits, and they should both be done at about the same time. Be sure to use separate cooking trays for both items.
Cheese Tray Ideas
Once the biscuits and meatballs are ready, pull them out and start by splitting the biscuits in half. If you use the flaky kind, this will be very easy, however you may need a knife to split regular style biscuits. Then take the meatballs and slice them in thirds.
Each biscuit half should be able to hold 6 slices, two meatballs. Arrange them as tight as necessary and then put just enough salsa on to lightly cover the tops of the meatballs. Once you have all of them done, go back and place a round slice of provolone cheese on top of each biscuit creation and stick them back in the already hot oven and leave in long enough for the cheese to slightly melt.
This will only take a few minutes, but while you are waiting, this would be a great time, if you have not done it already, to make your topping. Take your container of Sour Cream and mix your one packet of Hidden Valley Ranch dry dip mix into it. Be sure to mix it well, and set it to the side.
Once you see the cheese slightly melted on your biscuits, pull them out of the oven and let them cool for a few minutes. When they are cool enough to pick up, place one spoonful of your sour cream dip topping on top and at this point, you can spread it around or leave it in a glob in the center.
The final step is to have good eats and enjoy!