Description
Learn the foolproof method for baking tender and flavorful meatballs using 4C bread crumbs. This easy meatball recipe is perfect for pasta night, meatball subs, or appetizers. Bake them to perfection every time!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef (or a mix of beef and pork)
- 1 cup 4C bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup milk (or water)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground meat, 4C bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic, egg, milk, salt, pepper, and oregano.
- Gently mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll the meat mixture into 1-1.5 inch meatballs and place them on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Don’t overmix the meat mixture; it will make the meatballs tough.
- Use a cookie scoop to ensure consistently sized meatballs.
- For extra flavor, brown the meatballs in a skillet before baking.
- Serve your homemade meatballs with your favorite marinara sauce and pasta.
- Freeze any leftover meatballs for a quick and easy meal later.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs
- Calories: 220 Kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 75mg