Description
Baked Meatballs are a comforting classic that brings together juicy ground beef and aromatic spices for a mouthwatering dish. Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, these meatballs are perfect for spaghetti dinners or as crowd-pleasing appetizers. Infused with rich Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley, each bite delivers a nostalgic taste of home-cooked goodness. Serve with marinara sauce for an unforgettable meal that?s sure to have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (plain or Italian)
- ? cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ? cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups marinara sauce (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400?F (200?C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, egg, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Roll the mixture into balls about 1 inch in diameter and place them on a greased baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
- While baking, heat marinara sauce in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Serve meatballs drizzled with marinara sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs (130g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg