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Easy Baked Meatballs are full of flavor, and ready in under an hour. Add these homemade meatballs recipe to spaghetti sauce, make a meatball sandwich, or eat them on their own over mashed potatoes or with rice or noodles.
Originally published on Aug 10, 2017
Homemade Meatballs Recipe
Meatballs are so easy to make and you can use them in many recipes. This homemade meatball recipe is very flavorful and takes less than an hour to make.
If you like using your Instant Pot, try these meatballs in my Instant Pot Spaghetti and Meatballs recipe.
What Makes This Meatballs Recipe Great
• Easy to Make.
• Versatile – Swap out ingredients to your liking.
• Ready in less than an hour.
• The Meatballs are Tender and Juicy.
• They Freeze Beautifully.
Ingredients in Easy Baked Meatballs
• French Bread Pieces – Or use Panko bread crumbs
• Milk – Whole or low fat
• Ground Beef – Or use ground turkey
• Seasonings – Kosher Salt, Black Pepper, Red Pepper Flakes, Marjoram, Thyme, Oregano, Basil, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder
• Grated Parmesan
• Eggs
How to Make Meatballs
1) Add the ingredients to a mixing bowl and combine them using your hands.
2) Form meat mixture into 2-oz balls and place on a baking sheet pan.
3) Bake for 23 minutes, then let them rest for 10 minutes before serving or using in a recipe.
These Easy Baked Meatballs are the perfect addition to your favorite spaghetti sauce.
How to Store Meatballs
Refrigerate: Keep the cooled meatballs in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Freeze: Place the cooled meatballs in a freezer baggie and freeze for up to 3 months.
Side Dish Recipes for Meatballs
Instant Pot Creamy Mashed Potatoes
Instant Pot Corn on the Cob
Mexican Street Corn Salad
Italian Pasta Salad
Instant Pot German Red Cabbage
If you make these delicious meatballs, please let me know. Just leave a comment with a star rating below!
Easy Baked Meatballs
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Baking Sheet Pan
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups French Bread Pieces, torn
- ⅓ cup Milk
- 1 ½ lbs Ground Beef, lean
- 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
- ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
- ¼ teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
- ¼ teaspoon Marjoram, dried
- ¼ teaspoon Thyme, dried
- 1 teaspoon Oregano, dried
- ½ teaspoon Basil, dried
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- ½ teaspoon Onion Powder
- ⅓ cup Grated Parmesan
- 2 Eggs
Instructions
- Heat oven to 400°F.
- Tear the French bread into small pieces and put in a large bowl.
- Add the milk and mix together.
- Add the meat, spices, parmesan, and eggs. Mix together gently, using hands, until all ingredients are combined.
- Form into 2 oz balls*, (a little larger than a golf ball), and arrange on a sheet pan, a couple inches apart.
- Bake for 23 minutes.
- Remove pan of meatballs from oven and let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
These meatballs were excellent. I used a smaller scoop and made 28 meatballs. I used 1 lb. ground turkey and 1/2 lb. chuck. Baked them on a rack for about 18 minutes since they were smaller. Added to some previously made sauce and simmered about 20 minutes or so. Thank you for all your hard work on creating wonderful recipes.
Thank you for your comment and sharing your adaptations!
These are the easiest and most tasty meatballs ever! I have made them several times. My husband loves them and I get nothing but compliments when I serve them to company! So moist and delicious! Thanks for sharing!
I love these meatballs! I never knew you could bake them! Great flavor in these. We had some with our spaghetti and I froze the rest.
Hi Mandy, I love baking meatballs. I think they are less greasy. These are my favorite meatballs in spaghetti, too! Thank you for your review!