Certainly! Here’s a recipe for cheesy oven-baked meatballs. These meatballs are juicy, flavorful, and filled with cheesy goodness. They can be served with spaghetti, on a sub for a sandwich, or eaten on their own.
Ingredients:
1 pound ground beef (you can also use ground pork or a mix of both)
1/2 cup bread crumbs
1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for topping
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (or any other cheese you prefer)
1 egg
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp dried basil
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup marinara sauce (for serving, optional)
Instructions:
1.Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking dish or sheet.
2.Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, bread crumbs, milk, Parmesan cheese, half of the mozzarella cheese, egg, garlic, parsley, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Mix well until all the ingredients are combined but try not to overmix as this can make the meatballs tough.
3.Form Meatballs: Using your hands, take small portions of the meat mixture and shape them into balls, placing each one onto the prepared baking dish. Depending on the size of your meatballs, you should get around 15-20.
4.Bake: Transfer the baking dish into the preheated oven and bake the meatballs for about 20-25 minutes or until they are cooked through and have a nice browned exterior.
5.Add Cheese: Once the meatballs are almost done baking, take them out and sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese on top of each meatball. Return them to the oven and bake for an additional 3-5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
6.Serve: If desired, heat up the marinara sauce in a saucepan while the meatballs are baking. Serve the meatballs hot with the marinara sauce and some additional grated Parmesan cheese on top.
Enjoy your cheesy oven-baked meatballs! These are perfect with spaghetti or any pasta of your choice.
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