Easy Baked Meatballs

This easy baked meatballs recipe comes togehter quickly and is packed with flavor. Perfect for date nights or weeknight family dinners, meatballs is a classic recipe that you can serve anytime. Tailor these meatballs to your liking, with your preferred proteins. Great for meal prep, you can make these ahead of time!  

Ingredients For Easy Baked Meatballs

• Ground Beef
• Ground Sausage
• Breadcrumbs
• Egg
• Grated Parmesan Cheese
• Onion
• Garlic
• Seasonings: dried parsley, salt, pepper
• Pasta Sauce (optional for serving) 

How To Make Easy Baked Meatballs

1. In a medium-size bowl, mix together all the ingredients until well blended. Shape into evenly round meatballs, approximately 3 tablespoons of meat each. 
2. Preheat your oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or spray with cooking spray. Place the prepared meatballs on the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each one to ensure even cooking. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F.
3. Serve the cooked meatballs with your favorite sauce.

What Type Of Meat To Use

This easy meatball recipe uses a combination of ground beef and ground pork sausage. I encourage you to use ingredients that fit your dietary needs and budget. Meaning, make substitutions if needed. If you do not eat pork, use all ground beef. Feeling fancy? Swap in ground veal. Or avoid red meat all together and make these ground turkey meatballs. 

FAQs & Tips

• Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 day or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
• When combining the ingredients, mix them gently with your hands. Overmixing can make the meatballs tough, so handle the mixture with care.
• Try to form the meatballs into the same size balls. This will help them cook evenly.
• Don’t foget about the sauce! The type of sauce you pick to serve these meatballs with will make or break a recipe.

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