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The Best Baked Meatballs Recipe

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The Best Baked Meatballs Recipe delivers juicy and flavorful meatballs that are baked to perfection. Made with simple ingredients, this easy recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Enjoy these tender meatballs as a main dish, in pasta, or with your favorite sauce.

Ingredients

  • Ground beef
  • Ground pork
  • Bread crumbs
  • Parmesan cheese
  • Eggs
  • Milk
  • Garlic (minced)
  • Onion (finely chopped)
  • Italian seasoning
  • Salt
  • Black pepper
  • Olive oil (for baking)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, bread crumbs, Parmesan, eggs, milk, garlic, onion, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
  3. Form the mixture into evenly sized meatballs, about 1 ½ inches in diameter.
  4. Place meatballs on the prepared baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.
  5. Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F/74°C).
  6. Serve warm with your favorite sauce, pasta, or as desired.

Notes

  • Use a cookie scoop for uniform meatball sizes.
  • For a lighter option, swap ground pork for turkey or chicken.
  • These meatballs freeze well—store them in an airtight container for up to 3 months.

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