Description
Experience the joy of homemade cooking with these Melt-In-Your-Mouth Italian Meatballs. Perfectly tender and bursting with flavor, these meatballs feature a delightful blend of ground beef, Parmesan cheese, and aromatic herbs. Quick to prepare in just 30 minutes, they make an excellent choice for busy weeknights or family gatherings. Whether served over pasta, tucked into a sub roll, or enjoyed on their own with dipping sauce, these savory bites are sure to impress. Make a big batch for meal prep and savor the deliciousness throughout the week!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup Italian bread crumbs
- 2/3 cup milk
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine Italian bread crumbs and milk. Let sit for 5 minutes.
- Add ground beef, onion, garlic, egg, salt, black pepper, Parmesan cheese, and parsley to the breadcrumb mixture; mix gently until combined.
- Roll mixture into 2-inch meatballs and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes until cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F or 74°C).
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs (about 150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg