Italian-Style Meatballs with Parmesan Crust

Ingredients

- 1/2 pound ground beef
- 1/2 pound ground pork
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. Combine Bread and Milk
In a large mixing bowl, pour the milk over the breadcrumbs and let them soak until the milk is absorbed, approximately 5 minutes.

3. Prepare the Meat Mixture
Add the ground beef and ground pork to the soaked breadcrumbs. Add the egg, 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese (reserve the rest for later), minced garlic, Italian seasoning, onion powder, kosher salt, and black pepper. Mix the ingredients thoroughly with your hands, ensuring everything is well incorporated but not over-mixed.

4. Shape the Meatballs
Form the mixture into even-sized meatballs, roughly 1 1/2 inches in diameter. You should have about 16 meatballs.

5. Prepare Baking Sheet
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with cooking spray.

6. Arrange and Bake
Place the meatballs on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are spaced evenly apart. Sprinkle the remaining Parmesan cheese on top of each meatball to create a delicious crust.

7. Bake
Transfer the baking sheet to the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the meatballs are cooked through and have a golden-brown crust on top.

8. Serve
Remove the meatballs from the oven and let them rest for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy with your favorite pasta or a crisp salad.

Preparation Time

PT10M
10 minutes

Cooking Time

PT30M
30 minutes

Total Time

PT40M
40 minutes

Type of Dish

Dinner

Keywords

Italian meatballs, baked meatballs, ground beef, ground pork, Parmesan, dinner recipe, easy meatballs, flavorful, oven-cooked, Italian seasoning

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Total Calories: 1600

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