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Mini Meatball Recipe
This Mini Meatball recipe is baked, not fried and loaded with classic Italian flavors. Perfect for serving in pastas, soups, and are freezer-friendly since this recipe makes an extra big batch!
Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min
Serves
60
Instructions
- 01
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F and linen a baking sheet with parchment paper, then top with a wire wrack and spray with nonstick cooking spray.
- 02
In a large mixing bowl, combine all of the ingredients with your hand or a spoon until well combined. The mixture will seem moist but it will still hold its shape once rolled into balls.
- 03
To form the balls, use a tablespoon to scoop mixture and then roll into a ball. Place on the prepared baking sheet and repeat until you've used up all the mixture.
- 04
Bake the meatballs for about 15-20 minutes or until browned and evenly cooked through. The meatballs will be firm. Place the meatballs in your favorite marinara sauce and serve with pasta, spaghetti squash, zoodles, or you can also enjoy them plain as they are. Enjoy!
Variations & swaps
recipe Tips & variations
- Turkey Meatballs or Chicken Meatballs: Looking for a healthier alternative? Swap the beef for ground turkey meat or ground chicken meat for a leaner option. You could also use leaner beef.
- Add spice: Add red chili flakes or your favorite hot sauce to the mixture before baking.
- Cheesy meatballs: Add a handful of shredded mozzarella cheese for a cheesy meatball.
- Large meatballs: Instead of making these into Mini Meatballs, you can make them into regular sized meatballs. Just note that you will have to cook them longer depending on the size.
- The best way to serve these meatballs when they are warm.
- Extra tiny meatballs: You can make these even smaller if you prefer, just be sure to reduce the cooking time.
- Garlic and onions: I use garlic powder and onion powder but you could use freshly chopped garlic cloves and minced garlic and onions if you prefer a stronger flavor.
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