Easy Baked Parmesan Meatballs
Transform your weeknight dinners with these Easy Baked Parmesan Meatballs, a comforting and savory dish that's both quick to prepare and packed with flavor. Made with a crave-worthy blend of ground beef and pork, these meatballs are enhanced by the rich nuttiness of grated Parmesan cheese, fresh parsley, and a touch of Italian seasoning. Baking them in the oven keeps the process mess-free while ensuring a golden-brown finish that's irresistibly juicy and tender. Ready in just 35 minutes, these meatballs are perfect served over pasta, with marinara sauce, or as a crowd-pleasing appetizer. Whether you're feeding the family or impressing guests, this simple yet satisfying recipe is sure to become a go-to comfort food favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground beef
- 0.5 pound Ground pork
- 0.75 cup Breadcrumbs
- 0.5 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large Egg
- 0.25 cup Milk
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Dried Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil (for drizzling)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with non-stick cooking spray.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, milk, parsley, garlic, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Mix gently until all ingredients are evenly incorporated, being careful not to overmix.
Using clean hands or a small cookie scoop, form the mixture into 1 1/2-inch meatballs and place them evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet.
Drizzle the meatballs lightly with olive oil to help them brown and stay moist during baking.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the meatballs are golden brown and reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Remove from the oven and let the meatballs rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Serve warm with marinara sauce, pasta, or as an appetizer with your favorite dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
609 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 43.5 g | 56% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.3 g | 82% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 174 mg | 58% | |
| Sodium | 597 mg | 26% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 16.8 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.9 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.4 g | ||
| Protein | 37.6 g | 75% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 182 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 4.0 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 452 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
