Description
Delicious and versatile meatball bites perfect for any occasion, bursting with flavor and family tradition.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground meat (beef, turkey, or chicken)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (traditional or panko)
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup grated cheese (Parmesan or mozzarella)
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning or paprika (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, mix together the ground meat, breadcrumbs, grated cheese, minced garlic, chopped herbs, egg, salt, and pepper.
- Roll the mixture into bite-sized meatballs, approximately one inch in diameter.
- Place the meatballs on a lined baking sheet, spacing them evenly.
- Bake for about 20-25 minutes or until cooked through and golden brown.
- Serve with your favorite sauce.
Notes
Avoid overmixing the meat to ensure tender meatballs. Feel free to add chopped vegetables for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: meatball bites, appetizer, family recipe, game day snacks, easy recipes