Melt-In-Your-Mouth Italian Meatballs Recipe
These Melt-In-Your-Mouth Italian Meatballs are a classic favorite that are tender, flavorful, and easy to make. Perfect for a comforting family dinner or a party appetizer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Makes about 20 meatballs 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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For the meatballs:
- 1/2 cup Italian bread crumbs
- 2/3 cup milk
- 1 lb ground beef (or your choice of meat)
- 1/4 medium onion (finely diced or grated)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 large egg (beaten)
- 1 tsp salt (or to taste)
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese (preferably Parmigiano-Reggiano)
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley (or 1 tsp dried parsley)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a baking mat.
- Prepare breadcrumb mixture: In a large mixing bowl, combine Italian bread crumbs and milk. Set aside for at least 5 minutes.
- Mix meatball ingredients: Add ground beef, onion, garlic, egg, salt, black pepper, parmesan cheese, and parsley to the breadcrumb mixture. Mix gently until just combined.
- Form meatballs: Portion the mixture onto the baking sheet and roll into 2″ diameter balls. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165˚F (74°C).
- Serve: Remove from oven, drain any excess fat, and serve with your preferred sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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