Description
Craving a taste of bakery-style meatballs without the fuss? This quick and easy meatball recipe uses 4C bread crumbs for incredibly tender and flavorful results. Perfect for pasta, subs, or appetizers!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef (or a mix of beef and pork)
- 1 cup 4C bread crumbs (Italian seasoned)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup milk (or water)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Gather all ingredients. In a large bowl, combine 4C bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Mix the Meatball Mixture: Add ground meat and beaten egg to the bowl. Pour in milk (or water). Gently mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Form the Meatballs: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Form the meat mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on the baking sheet.
- Bake the Meatballs: Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through and golden brown. Internal temperature should reach 160°F (71°C). Let rest before serving.
Notes
- Don’t overmix the meatball mixture. Overmixing can lead to tough meatballs.
- Use a cookie scoop to ensure uniform meatball sizes for even cooking.
- Sauté the minced garlic in a little olive oil before adding it to the mixture for extra flavor.
- Soak the 4C bread crumbs in milk for a few minutes before adding them for a softer texture.
- Customize the recipe with herbs and spices like oregano, basil, or red pepper flakes.
- 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: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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