Baked Italian Meatballs
Baked Italian Meatballs are a delicious and nutritious staple for any family meal. Juicy, flavorful, and incredibly easy to make, these meatballs are perfect for quick weeknight dinners or meal prepping. With just a handful of simple ingredients, they serve as a versatile dish that pairs wonderfully with pasta, zucchini noodles, or can be enjoyed as appetizers. You’ll love the satisfying combination of high protein and savory flavors that will keep everyone asking for more!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup crushed crackers (or breadcrumbs)
- ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup finely minced onion
- Italian seasoning
- garlic powder
- salt
- pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine lean ground beef, egg, milk, crushed crackers or breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, minced onion, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into approximately 12 golf-ball-sized meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 16-20 minutes or until the meatballs reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Serve with your favorite pasta sauce over cooked pasta or zucchini noodles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 meatballs (about 100g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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