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This meatball bake recipe is homemade meatballs, broiled to perfection and smothered in tomato sauce and melted cheese. A quick and easy dinner option that's sure to please the whole family!
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Cheesy Meatball Bake

This meatball bake recipe is homemade tender meatballs smothered in tomato sauce and covered in cheese.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 537kcal
Author Sara Welch

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef 90 percent lean
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1/4 cup finely grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • cooking spray
  • 2 cups marinara sauce
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, garlic, parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, egg, salt, pepper and milk. Mix together until thoroughly blended.
  • Preheat the broiler. Coat the bottom of a 9 or 10 inch skillet with cooking spray.
  • Form meatballs that are approximately 1 1/2 inches in diameter and place the meatballs in a single layer in the pan.
  • Broil for 8-10 minutes or until meatballs are cooked through and browned on top. Drain off any fat or liquid in the pan.
  • Pour the marinara sauce over the meatballs and sprinkle the cheese over the sauce. Broil for 3-5 minutes or until cheese is melted and browned.
  • Sprinkle with parsley and serve immediately.

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Nutrition

Calories: 537kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 167mg | Sodium: 1722mg | Potassium: 802mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 995IU | Vitamin C: 8.6mg | Calcium: 355mg | Iron: 4.2mg