Meatballs Appetizer
Elevate your appetizer game with these irresistible homemade Meatballs Appetizers, a crowd-pleasing dish perfect for any gathering. Made with a flavorful blend of ground beef and pork, these tender, juicy meatballs are infused with Parmesan cheese, fresh parsley, and a hint of garlic, ensuring every bite is bursting with savory goodness. A touch of breadcrumbs and milk ensures a soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture, while a quick sear in olive oil creates a beautifully golden crust. Served alongside a rich marinara sauce for dipping, these bite-sized treats are ideal for parties, game days, or casual snacking. Ready in just 45 minutes, these versatile meatballs are a must-try for anyone looking to impress with classic comfort food simplicity.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 g Ground beef
- 250 g Ground pork
- 100 g Breadcrumbs
- 50 g Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 large Egg
- 60 ml Milk
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 250 ml Marinara sauce (optional, for serving)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, milk, minced garlic, parsley, salt, and black pepper.
Using clean hands, gently mix the ingredients together until just combined. Be careful not to overmix as it can make the meatballs dense.
Scoop out about 1 tablespoon of the mixture and roll it between your palms to form a ball. Repeat with the remaining mixture until all meatballs are formed.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the meatballs in batches, ensuring they don’t touch each other, and cook for 7-8 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides and cooked through.
Remove the meatballs from the skillet and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb any excess oil.
Optionally, warm the marinara sauce in a saucepan over low heat and serve alongside the meatballs as a dipping sauce.
Arrange the meatballs on a platter with toothpicks for easy serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2979 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 202.1 g | 259% | |
| Saturated Fat | 73.5 g | 368% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 832 mg | 277% | |
| Sodium | 6408 mg | 279% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 109.4 g | 40% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.3 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.5 g | ||
| Protein | 196.1 g | 392% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 929 mg | 71% | |
| Iron | 19.2 mg | 107% | |
| Potassium | 2274 mg | 48% | |
*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.
