Description
Delicious Christmas meatballs, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1/2 pound ground pork
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup marinara sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, mix ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, parsley, garlic, egg, salt, and pepper.
- Shape the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Place the meatballs on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked through.
- Heat marinara sauce in a saucepan.
- Add the meatballs to the sauce and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Use fresh herbs for better flavor.
- Serve with toothpicks for easy eating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: christmas meatballs