Easy Cheesy Baked Meatballs
Indulge in these savory Italian Meatballs, baked to perfection in marinara sauce and adorned with gooey melted Mozzarella cheese. They're an ideal complement to spaghetti, great in subs, and a delightful addition to potlucks or holiday gatherings. Plus, this dish is wonderfully convenient for preparing in advance, ready to refrigerate or freeze for future enjoyment.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup sweet yellow onion, finely diced
- 1/3 cup milk, 2%
- 1/3 cup Italian breadcrumbs, dried
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Sauté onions and garlic in olive oil, then cool.
- Combine breadcrumbs, Parmesan, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Whisk egg and milk; mix with dry ingredients and sautéed onions.
- Gently blend with meat; roll into 1 ½ inch meatballs.
- Pour ¾ of marinara in a 9x13 inch dish, add meatballs, and top with remaining sauce.
- Bake covered for 30 minutes.
- Uncover, add cheese, bake 15 more minutes. Broil for 1-2 minutes if desired.
- Dab off excess grease, sprinkle with parsley, and serve.
Serving: 4meatballs, Calories: 300kcal, Carbohydrates: 7g, Protein: 17g, Fat: 22g, Saturated Fat: 8g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 11g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 85mg, Sodium: 611mg, Potassium: 277mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 2g, Vitamin A: 111IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 104mg, Iron: 2mg
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