The Best Baked Meatballs

A reliable and simple recipe for The Best Baked Meatballs. Perfect for weeknight dinners that the whole family will love!

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I know, I know. You probably come across a lot of recipes that say “Best Ever” or “Ultimate” or something of the sorts. But really, these ARE the Best Baked Meatballs.

Why?

Well, several reasons.

1. They’re super easy to make—30 minutes is all you need!
2. There’s CHEESE inside.
3. They’re full of flavor.

Let’s make some meatballs, y’all!

Making Homemade Meatballs

Making the meatballs doesn’t take much time at all. Throw all of the ingredients into a bowl and it’s time to get rolling! This was the first time I’ve added cheese to the meatballs, but I really like the extra cheesiness and texture it adds. Extra cheese is always welcome in my house! Thanks to my friends at Cabot for sending some of their shredded cheeses to try, including this whole milk mozzarella.

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I formed 1-inch meatballs and placed them on a foil-lined baking sheet. If you have an oven-safe baking rack that fits a sheet pan, that would also work well for baking the meatballs.

Let the meatballs bake for about 15-18 minutes in the oven or until they are no longer pink inside. I like to heat the marinara sauce in a small saucepan over low heat and add the meatballs to the sauce just before serving. Divide the pasta among the serving bowls, top with meatballs and sauce, and add extra cheese and basil if desired. For a balanced meal, include a simple side salad or your favorite vegetable. Dinner is served, my friends!

Have you made homemade meatballs before? I’d love to know if you give this recipe a try! 

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The Best Baked Meatballs

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Yield: 4-5 servings

Ingredients

1 lb. ground beef (I recommend 90% lean)

1 egg

1/3 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

2 tablespoons quick oats

3/4 teaspoon Garlic & Herb seasoning (salt-free)

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1/8 teaspoon salt

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees and line a rimmed sheet pan with aluminum foil or place an oven-safe baking rack on a rimmed baking sheet.

2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef and remaining ingredients. Mix until ingredients are well combined.

3. Form 1-inch balls with the meat and place an inch apart on the baking pan. Bake for 15-18 minutes. Remove from oven.

4. Serve with your favorite pasta and marinara sauce. Top with additional shredded mozzarella cheese and basil if desired.

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