Best Amazing Crispy Baked Meatballs Recipes

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BAKED MEATBALLS



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For a no-fry, homemade dinner, try Alton Brown's Baked Meatballs recipe, made with a mixture of three different meats and spinach.

Provided by Alton Brown

Time 40m

Yield 20 meatballs, 4 to 5 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 pound ground pork
1/2 pound ground lamb
1/2 pound ground round
5 ounces frozen spinach, thawed and drained thoroughly
1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan
1 whole egg
1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil
1 1/2 teaspoons dried parsley
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 cup bread crumbs, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the pork, lamb, ground round, spinach, cheese, egg, basil, parsley, garlic powder, salt, red pepper flakes, and 1/4 cup of the bread crumbs. Using your hands, mix all ingredients until well incorporated. Use immediately or place in refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
  • Place the remaining 1/4 cup of bread crumbs into a small bowl. Using a scale, weigh meatballs into 1.5-ounce portions and place on a sheet pan. Using your hands, shape the meatballs into rounds, roll in the bread crumbs and place the meatballs in individual, miniature muffin tin cups. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden and cooked through.

THE BEST BAKED MEATBALLS



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Are you ready for the best baked meatballs out there? Crispy on the outside, juicy and flavorful on the inside, these oven baked meatballs are sure to quickly become a fan favorite! You won't be able to eat just one.

Provided by Rachel Farnsworth

Categories     Main Course     Main Dish

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 to 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
2 cloves garlic (minced)
2 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1/3 cup milk
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
3/4 cup plain dried bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Lightly spray a 9 x 13 pan or baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Combine all ingredients in a medium mixing bowl. Mix thoroughly until ingredients are evenly distributed.
  • Shape into 1 to 1.5 inch balls. Whatever size you choose, they should all be roughly the same size for even cooking.
  • Bake for 25 -30 minutes. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 meatball, Calories 88 kcal, Carbohydrate 3 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 18 mg, Sodium 220 mg

HOW TO BAKE MEATBALLS



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You'll love this little trick for making baked meatballs just as crispy and amazing as pan fried.

Provided by Jamie Silva

Categories     Entrée

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 7

½ lb. ground beef
½ lb. ground pork
½ cup dry breadcrumbs
1 large egg
½ cup finely chopped onion
¼ cup finely chopped Italian flat-leaf parsley
Salt & pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spray with cooking spray. Set aside.
  • In bowl, combine ground meats, breadcrumbs, egg, onion, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly.
  • Shape the mixture into 1 inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Bake until no longer pink inside, about 18-20 minutes.
  • Turn on the broiler. Place the pan of meatballs 6-8 inches from the heat source and broil until brown and crisp, 4-5 minutes. Flip and brown the other side also. Remove from oven.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 3 meatballs, Calories 221 calories, Sugar 1.4 g, Sodium 470 mg, Fat 10.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, TransFat 0.1 g, Carbohydrate 10.2 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 21.3 g, Cholesterol 95.2 mg

ITALIAN BAKED MEATBALLS



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This recipe makes the most tender and tasty meatballs. I also freeze these meatballs and take out how many servings I need for each meal. If cooking in sauce, add baked meatballs 20 minutes before serving time.

Provided by Dawn Fronius

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup Italian-seasoned bread crumbs
¼ cup grated Romano cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
½ cup water
2 eggs
1 ½ pounds ground beef

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Mix bread crumbs, Romano cheese, parsley, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder together. Combine with water and eggs. Add ground beef and mix well. Roll mixture into balls and place on a nonstick baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until browned, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343 calories, Carbohydrate 14.1 g, Cholesterol 135.2 mg, Fat 20.4 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 24.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 611.7 mg, Sugar 1 g

AMAZING CRISPY BAKED MEATBALLS



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This recipe combines my meatball recipe with one from Alton Brown off Good Eats. My husband and I think they are some of the best meatballs ever made.

Provided by Erindipity

Categories     Meat

Time 40m

Yield 3 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb lean ground beef
1 lb Italian sausage
5 ounces frozen spinach, thawed and drained thoroughly
1/2 grated parmesan cheese
1 egg
1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 cups fresh breadcrumbs, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the meat, spinach, cheese, eg, basil, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, and 1/4 c of the bread crumbs. Mix well.
  • Place the remaining bread crumbs into a small bowl. Use a scal to weigh meatballs into 1 1/2 oz portions and place on a sheet pan. Shape into meatballs. Place the meatballs in individual, miniature muffin tin cups. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden and cooked through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1116.7, Fat 62.4, SaturatedFat 22.1, Cholesterol 255, Sodium 2515.7, Carbohydrate 61.7, Fiber 5.3, Sugar 6.6, Protein 73.2

BAKED ITALIAN MEATBALLS



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This recipe for baked meatballs uses a few tricks and tips that result in the most tender, most flavorful meatballs you have ever had!

Provided by Kristen Chidsey

Categories     Main Course

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup milk (any fat percentage works)
1 cup beef broth (DIVIDED)
1 egg
1/4 cup chopped parsley
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/2 tablespoon kosher salt (see notes)
1/2 tablespoon pepper
1 tsp oregano
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
2 pounds ground beef

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit. Coat a baking sheet with rimmed edges with nonstick spray.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, milk, egg, parsley, oregano, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, garlic, and 1/4 cup of the beef broth. Mix until well combined.
  • Add the meat to the mixture and just combine. Do not over mix, but be sure seasonings are well dispersed.
  • Scoop out about 1 tablespoon of the meat mixture, using a tablespoon measuring spoon or medium cookie scoop, and then gently shape into 1-inch meatballs. Place the meatballs onto the prepared baking sheet.
  • Pour the remaining 3/4 cup beef broth around meatballs, it is okay if the broth does not fully cover the pan.
  • Bake the meatballs for 22-25 minutes, or until the broth is evaporated and the meatballs are browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 228 kcal, Carbohydrate 4 g, Protein 15 g, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 68 mg, Sodium 489 mg, ServingSize 1 serving

MAKE-AHEAD BAKED MEATBALLS



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These are tasty and easy to make meatballs that can be used in many recipes. I especially like the suggestion for how to quickly form the meatballs. It is from Taste of Home magazine and is credited to Ruth Andrewson.

Provided by Chris from Kansas

Categories     Meat

Time 30m

Yield 3-4 batches

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 eggs
2 cups dry breadcrumbs
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon salt
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
4 lbs lean ground beef

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat eggs.
  • Add the next five ingredients.
  • Add beef; mix well.
  • Lightly pat meat mixture into a 1-inch thick rectangle.
  • Cut the rectangle into squares the desired size of your meatballs.
  • Shape each square into a ball.
  • Place in single layers on ungreased 15X10 inch baking pans.
  • Bake at 400 degrees for 10-15 minutes or until no longer pink; turning occasionally; drain.
  • Serve or cool and place desired number of meatballs into freezer containers.
  • May be frozen for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1461.8, Fat 71, SaturatedFat 27.5, Cholesterol 675.1, Sodium 3382.9, Carbohydrate 56, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 6.5, Protein 139.2

CRISPY MEATBALLS



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Instead of bread crumbs, crisp rice cereal holds these meatballs together. I've had this much-used recipe in my files for years. - Nancy Dose, Arlington, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 16 meatballs.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 egg
1/4 cup ketchup
1 cup crisp rice cereal
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 pound ground beef

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first nine ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls. Place meatballs an a greased rack in a shallow pan. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 30 minutes or until the meat is no longer pink.

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