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baked meatballs

Juicy Baked Meatballs: Your New Favorite Comfort Food

These baked meatballs are a delicious and easy-to-make comfort food, perfect for family dinners or party platters, packed with flavor and adaptable to various diets.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 meatballs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 240
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 lb Ground Beef Substitution: Ground turkey or chicken
  • 0.5 cup Breadcrumbs For a gluten-free option, try gluten-free panko
  • 0.25 cup Milk Almond milk or any plant-based milk works well
  • 0.25 cup Parmesan Cheese Nutritional yeast is a great dairy-free substitute
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder Fresh garlic can add a stronger taste
  • 0.5 tsp Italian Seasoning
  • 0.25 tsp Salt Adjust according to your taste
  • 0.125 tsp Black Pepper Feel free to increase it based on your preference
  • 1 large Egg Serves as a binder for meatballs
For Serving
  • Marinara Sauce For dipping or serving
  • Fresh Herbs Garnish with parsley or basil

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Baked Meatballs
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine all meatball ingredients and mix until just combined.
  3. Shape the mixture into approximately 1-inch meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
  4. Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
  5. For an extra crispy texture, broil the meatballs for 1 minute.
  6. Serve the meatballs with marinara sauce and garnish with fresh herbs.

Nutrition

Serving: 3meatballsCalories: 240kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 22gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 10mg

Notes

These meatballs can be stored in the fridge for 3-4 days or frozen for 2-3 months. Reheat at 350°F until warm.

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