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Description
These garlic meatballs are topped with melted mozzarella cheese. They are easy to make and full of flavor.
Ingredients
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- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 (24 ounce) jar marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, minced garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add meatballs and brown on all sides.
- Pour marinara sauce over the meatballs. Bring to a simmer.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven. Bake for 15 minutes.
- Remove from oven and sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the meatballs.
- Return to the oven and bake for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- You can use ground turkey or pork instead of beef.
- Serve these meatballs with pasta, in a sub roll, or as an appetizer.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg