Easy Meatball Recipe

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 20

Cook Time: 15

Total Time: 35

Servings: meatballs

Calories: 77cal

Author: Ashley Fehr

This easy Meatball Recipe is tender, juicy and flavorful! Bake them, fry them, or slow cook -- they work with any sauce you enjoy!

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Ingredients

2 slices soft bread (about 80g or 1½ cups fresh bread crumbs)
¼ cup milk or water
1 pound ground beef
1 pound ground pork
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment. (This step is optional but makes cleanup a breeze.)
Tear the bread into small pieces and place in a food processor or blender. Process until the bread is in fine crumbs and combine with the milk or water. Stir and let sit for a few minutes.
In a large bowl, combine the beef, pork, Parmesan, eggs, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and soaked bread, until just combined. Don’t overmix!
Shape into 1½" balls and place 1" apart on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until a meat thermometer inserted into the largest meatballs reaches 160°F.
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Add to your favorite sauce or let cool for 20 to 30 minutes before placing in a freezer bag or container and storing in the fridge or freezer.

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Notes

*Nutrition information is per meatball if 40 meatballs are made

** I know it's tempting to swap fresh bread crumbs for dried, but I recommend fresh bread if you can. It adds so much moisture! If you need to swap for dried, I would start with 1/2 cup dried bread crumbs and 1/4 cup milk or water.

See all my tips and tricks for substitutions below the recipe card.

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