Description
These Cheese Meatballs are a flavorful twist on the classic dish, combining ground meat with a cheesy, herb-infused mix. Baked to golden perfection, they are perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the meatballs:
- 1 pound ground beef or ground turkey
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for baking or pan-frying)
For serving:
- Marinara sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper or olive oil.
- Mix the meatball ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the ground meat, breadcrumbs, cheeses, egg, garlic, parsley, seasonings, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
- Form the meatballs: Shape the mixture into 1 1/2-inch meatballs and place them on the baking sheet.
- Bake: Brush or drizzle the meatballs with olive oil and bake for 18-20 minutes until cooked through and golden brown.
- Serve: Enjoy the meatballs warm with marinara sauce for dipping or alongside pasta.
Notes
- These meatballs freeze well — bake, cool, and store in an airtight container. Reheat in the oven or microwave.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
