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Oven Baked Meatballs (The Juiciest, Easiest Recipe!)

Discover the secret to perfectly juicy and flavorful Oven Baked Meatballs! This easy, no-fry recipe delivers tender meatballs with a beautiful crust, perfect for pasta, subs, or appetizers.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 24 meatballs
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb 85/15 Ground Beef
  • 1 lb Ground Pork
  • 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs
  • 0.5 cup Whole Milk
  • 0.5 cup Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • 1 Large Egg Lightly beaten
  • 1 tbsp Dried Parsley
  • 2 tsp Italian Seasoning
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 0.5 tsp Black Pepper
  • 0.25 cup Fresh Parsley finely minced

Equipment

  • 1 Baking Sheet
  • 1 Large Mixing Bowl
  • 1 Cookie Scoop Optional, but recommended for uniform size.

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, stir together the Panko breadcrumbs and whole milk. Let this mixture sit for 5-10 minutes until the milk is absorbed.
  3. Add the lightly beaten egg, grated Parmesan cheese, dried parsley, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and fresh parsley to the panade. Mix until well combined.
  4. Add the ground beef and ground pork to the bowl. Use your hands to gently mix everything together until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Use a 1.5-tablespoon cookie scoop to portion the mixture. Gently roll each portion into a ball and place it on the prepared baking sheet.
  6. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until browned and the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).

Nutrition

Calories: 120kcalProtein: 9gFat: 8g

Notes

For extra browning, you can broil the meatballs for the last 1-2 minutes of cooking time, watching closely.
Meatballs can be frozen cooked or uncooked for up to 3 months for a quick future meal.
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