Meatball on End
Elevate your dinner table with "Meatball on End," a fun and flavorful twist on the classic meatball recipe that delivers big on taste and presentation. Featuring juicy, Parmesan-infused ground beef meatballs seared to golden perfection and finished in a rich marinara sauce, this dish is thoughtfully served upright on toasted baguette rounds for a delightfully playful touch. Topped with gooey mozzarella, a fresh basil garnish, and a lavish drizzle of marinara, these individual servings are as visually striking as they are delicious. Perfect for a casual dinner or an impressive appetizer, this recipe comes together quickly with just 15 minutes of prep time and is sure to be a hit with the whole family. Serve these savory bites piping hot for an elegant take on comfort food! Keywords: meatball recipe, easy dinner ideas, Parmesan meatballs, meatball appetizers, marinara sauce recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Ground beef
- 100 grams Breadcrumbs
- 50 grams Grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large Egg
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 200 ml Marinara sauce
- 4 pieces Sliced baguette or small bread rounds
- 50 grams Mozzarella cheese
- 4 leaves Fresh basil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper.
Mix the ingredients thoroughly until well combined.
Shape the mixture into 4 large meatballs, ensuring they are tightly packed and even in size.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Sear the meatballs in the skillet, turning occasionally, until they are browned on all sides (about 5 minutes).
Transfer the browned meatballs to a baking dish and spoon marinara sauce over and around them.
Bake the meatballs in the oven for 15 minutes or until they are cooked through.
While the meatballs are baking, lightly toast the bread slices until golden brown.
Place a slice of toast on each serving plate and sprinkle with a small amount of grated mozzarella cheese.
Once the meatballs are cooked, carefully place one meatball upright on each piece of toast (hence 'Meatball on End').
Garnish each meatball with a spoonful of marinara sauce, a fresh basil leaf, and additional grated Parmesan, if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy your playful presentation of this classic dish!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2597 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 162.2 g | 208% | |
| Saturated Fat | 59.9 g | 300% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 656 mg | 219% | |
| Sodium | 6462 mg | 281% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 150.7 g | 55% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.9 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.3 g | ||
| Protein | 151.2 g | 302% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.5 mcg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 1102 mg | 85% | |
| Iron | 16.9 mg | 94% | |
| Potassium | 1553 mg | 33% | |
*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.
