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meatball appetizer recipes

5 Irresistible Meatball Appetizer Recipes That Wow Every Crowd


  • Author: ushinzomr
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 24 meatballs 1x
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Description

Simple and delicious meatball appetizer recipes perfect for any gathering.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 cup chopped parsley
  • 1/2 cup marinara sauce

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  2. Mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, Parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and parsley in a bowl.
  3. Shape mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
  4. Place meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  5. Bake for 20 minutes or until cooked through.
  6. Heat marinara sauce in a saucepan.
  7. Toss cooked meatballs in the sauce.
  8. Serve warm with toothpicks.

Notes

  • Use lean ground beef for healthier meatballs.
  • You can freeze uncooked meatballs for later use.
  • Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for extra heat.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 meatballs
  • Calories: 120
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 220mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 5g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 9g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg

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