Make the best baked meatballs with this simple recipe featuring juicy, flavorful ingredients. Perfect for pasta, subs, or appetizers.
Author:Ava
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:20 minutes
Total Time:35 minutes
Yield:24 meatballs 1x
Category:Main Course
Diet:Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
1 lb ground beef
1 lb ground pork
1 cup breadcrumbs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 large eggs
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup chopped parsley
1/2 cup milk
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp Italian seasoning
Olive oil for drizzling
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, eggs, garlic, parsley, milk, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Mix until well combined.
Form the mixture into 1.5-inch meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
Lightly drizzle olive oil over the meatballs.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and golden brown.
Remove from the oven and serve with your favorite pasta, sauce, or as an appetizer.
Notes
Use a cookie scoop for evenly sized meatballs.
For a gluten-free option, substitute breadcrumbs with almond flour or gluten-free breadcrumbs.
These meatballs freeze well—store in an airtight container for up to 3 months.