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    Home » Main » Easy Baked Meatballs Recipe

    Easy Baked Meatballs Recipe

    Published: Feb 16, 2021 · Modified: Jun 10, 2021 by Megan Porta · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    These Baked Meatballs are super easy to make and extremely delicious. Serve them as a main dish or set them atop a heaping plate of spaghetti!

    Plate of pasta, spaghetti sauce and three easy baked meatballs on top with a fork on the side of the plate

    Original post: March 2017 | Updated: February 2021

    Why This Recipe Works

    If you hear me say OH. MY. GOSH. while pulling something out of the oven, it’s because whatever it is that I’m pulling out is not what I expected it to be. Now, most of the time that means it isn’t as fluffy or pretty or lightly browned as I’d envisioned.

    The first time I pulled these delightful little balls of meat out of the oven, however, my OH. MY. GOSH. was a declaration of unexpected splendor. They smelled and looked soooo incredibly, satisfyingly delicious that I could hardly stand it.

    That movie Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs that my boys have watched a thousand times? I finally get it. If I could look up and see any food falling from the sky in droves, it would be these easy baked meatballs.

    How To Make Baked Meatballs

    STEP 1

    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a large, rimmed baking with parchment paper and set aside. Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Mix well using a heavy spoon or your hands.

    STEP 2

    Form golf-ball-sized balls out of the meat mixture and place 1 inch apart on prepared baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.

    Serve as a main dish or atop a plate of spaghetti!

    Recipe Notes

    • Replace the ground beef with turkey for a slimmed down recipe.
    • To make these gluten free, either omit the crackers entirely or replace them with a GF variety.
    • Chop the onions finely to help avoid the meatballs falling apart.

    What To Serve With Meatballs At A Party – 12 great ideas!

    Meatballs are super easy to make and they have a huge return on flavor, making them the perfect party food. If you are looking for ideas about what to serve with meatballs at a party, read on!

    Close up of baking sheet with baked meatballs

    FAQ About Meatballs

    How long to bake meatballs?

    Thirty minutes is the magic number for my oven when it is set to 350 degrees F. They will begin to bubble and brown and make your house smell like heaven at around the 20-minute mark. Cut into the center of a meatball to ensure the meat is no longer pink and entirely cooked through before taking a delicious bite.

    Can meatballs be cooked in the oven?

    YES! II’s the best way, in my opinion, because it’s the easiest way. You can let the oven do its thing while you prep other food, such as spaghetti sauce or pasta.

    Can meatballs be frozen?

    Meatballs can definitely be frozen. Allow them to cool after baking, then place in a Ziploc freezer bag. Freeze for up to 4 months!

    Are meatballs healthy?

    To make meatballs healthier, replace beef with ground turkey and omit the crackers and cheese.

    Are meatballs gluten free?

    For a gluten free recipe, either omit the crackers or replace them with a gluten free variety.

    Bowl full of baked meatballs

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    Easy Baked Meatballs Recipe

    Easy Baked Meatballs require very little effort and they are seriously delicious. Serve solo or set them atop a heaping pile of spaghetti!
    5 from 2 votes
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes
    Servings: 32
    Calories: 99kcal
    Author: Megan Porta

    Ingredients

    • 2 lbs ground beef
    • 1 cup Ritz crackers crushed
    • 2 eggs beaten
    • 1 cup milk
    • 1/2 cup ketchup
    • 1/2 cup onion finely chopped
    • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese grated
    • 1/4 cup Italian parsley chopped
    • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
    • 2 cloves garlic minced
    • 1/2 tsp salt
    • 1/2 tsp pepper

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a large, rimmed baking with parchment paper and set aside. Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Mix well using a heavy spoon or your hands.
    • Form golf-ball-sized balls out of the meat mixture and place 1 inch apart on prepared baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
    • Serve as a main dish or atop a plate of spaghetti!

    Notes

    • Replace the ground beef with turkey for a slimmed down recipe.
    • To make these gluten free, either omit the crackers entirely or replace them with a GF variety.
    • Chop the onions finely to help avoid the meatballs falling apart.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 99kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 131mg | Potassium: 117mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 93IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. glasses for men

      May 23, 2018 at 2:52 am

      Nice article, thank you for the sharing

      Reply
      • Megan Porta

        May 26, 2018 at 12:43 am

        You’re welcome! Thanks for stopping by!

        Reply
    2. Michelle

      December 17, 2017 at 2:40 pm

      Your meatloaf recipe is the only one my family will eat! It’s amazing. We use homemade grape jam in place of the apricot preserves and it’s wonderful. I was wondering how much of the sauce you would make to go with these meatballs in the crockpot? I know they will be a hit at out Christmas Day appetizer luncheon. Thanks for the amazing recipe.

      Reply
      • Michelle

        December 17, 2017 at 2:41 pm

        We also use Frosted Flakes in place of the Ritz. That was my husband’s idea. Turns out great!

        Reply
        • Megan Porta

          December 24, 2017 at 3:25 am

          Seriously such a great idea! Wow! I’ll have to try this next time.
          Megan

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      • Megan Porta

        December 24, 2017 at 3:24 am

        Michelle, you just made my day. I love this! Grape jam seems to be a common replacement for the topping, so I’m glad you liked it.
        Ok so your question about reproducing the sauce for a meatball crockpot creation has my juices flowing. I’m totally going to create a recipe based on this very thing. I’m not sure amounts yet, but stay tuned and THANKS for the inspiration! Let me know how your version turned out if you give it a whirl for Christmas.
        Megan

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