Best 9 Amazing Crispy Baked Meatballs Recipes
Achieving the perfect crispy baked meatball can be a culinary challenge, but with the right recipe and a few simple techniques, you can create delectable morsels that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you prefer classic Italian-style meatballs or something with a unique twist, the secret to crispy perfection lies in the perfect balance of ingredients, proper cooking methods, and a touch of culinary creativity. This guide will walk you through the essential steps to craft crispy baked meatballs that will become a staple in your kitchen repertoire, impressing your family and friends with their golden-brown exterior and tender, juicy interior.
Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!
TASTY BAKED MEATBALLS
After tasting these little gems my husband said, 'These are tasty!' They're great as finger food, or pair with a sauce and serve over pasta for a meal.
Provided by Julie62
Categories Main Dish Recipes Meatball Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line two baking sheets with aluminum foil and lightly grease.
- Mix together the ground beef, bread crumbs, cream of mushroom soup, eggs, Parmesan cheese, and onion soup mix. Shape the mixture into balls about the size of a golf ball. Arrange on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, about 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 613.8 calories, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 233.8 mg, Fat 34.5 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 47.1 g, SaturatedFat 12.8 g, Sodium 1147.3 mg, Sugar 2.8 g
BAKED MEATBALLS
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
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.
CRISPY MEATBALLS
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
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.
Nutrition Facts :
AMAZING CRISPY BAKED MEATBALLS
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
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
HOT AND CHEESY BAKED MEATBALLS
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 3 to 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- Add the arrabbiata sauce to a 12-inch cast-iron skillet and top with the peppers. Add the meatballs, then bake until the meatballs are cooked through, 18 to 20 minutes. Remove the meatballs from the oven, then turn the oven to the broiler setting.
- Sprinkle the crushed red pepper flakes over the meatballs, then lay a slice of mozzarella over the top of each meatball. Place under the broiler for 3 to 4 minutes to melt the cheese, watching closely so that nothing burns. Scatter over the torn basil.
- Serve with crusty bread and a dressed salad.
CAST-IRON CHEESY BAKED MEATBALLS RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: ground beef, red onion, breadcrumb, fresh parsley, salt and pepper, egg, garlic, olive oil, tomatoes, tomato paste, onion, italian seasoning, shredded cheese
Provided by Katarina Filipov
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Chop red onion, garlic, and parsley. Mix the ground meat, egg, breadcrumbs, red onion, garlic, and parsley. Shape into balls (around the size of a golf ball).
- Heat olive oil on a cast-iron pan. Add meatballs and leave them on until they get crispy and brown on the outside. They do not have to be fully-cooked as they will bake in the oven.
- For the marinara sauce, add onions to the pot. Once translucent, add tomatoes.
- Add tomato paste and simmer for 10 minutes. Then, add Italian seasoning.
- Transfer the sauce into the cast-iron pan. Nestle the meatballs in the sauce and sprinkle the cheese over the meatballs.
- Bake for twenty minutes.
- Sprinkle with chopped parsley if desired.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 335 calories, Carbohydrate 17 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 22 grams, Sugar 5 grams
THE BEST MEATBALLS YOU'LL EVER HAVE
Very tasty meatballs full of spice and sauteed to perfection. I usually serve mine with spaghetti, but I've also served them with a BBQ sauce and rice on the side.
Provided by BEARNESTA
Categories Main Dish Recipes Meatball Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large bowl, mix the ground beef, croutons, sweet onion, egg, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, red pepper flakes, and Cajun seasoning. Form the mixture by hand into meatballs.
- Heat the olive oil and melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Place the meatballs in the skillet, and cook, turning constantly, 20 minutes, or to desired doneness.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 335.8 calories, Carbohydrate 9.7 g, Cholesterol 123.1 mg, Fat 22.5 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 22.7 g, SaturatedFat 8.9 g, Sodium 481.7 mg, Sugar 2.3 g
CHEESY MEATBALL BAKE RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: ground beef, hot italian sausage, garlic, fresh parsley, parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, italian bread crumbs, eggs, milk, marinara sauce, mozzarella cheese
Provided by Hector Gomez
Categories Appetizers
Yield 20 meatballs
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, Italian sausage, garlic, parsley, parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, bread crumbs, eggs, and milk. Mix until everything is fully infused together.
- Roll into 4-5 ounce (113-142 g) meatballs. For even amounts, use a medium-sized ice cream scooper.
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to a pan, and brown the meatballs on both sides for about 2-3 minutes or until you create a nice crispy sear. Cook about half way through. They will finish cooking in the oven.
- In a casserole dish, spread a few tablespoons of marinara sauce to the bottom of the pan to help prevent sticking. Then place meatballs in the casserole dish and add the remaining jar of marinara sauce. Top with 2 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Cover in foil and bake at 425°F (220°C) for 25 minutes or until the cheese is fully melted and the meatballs are fully cooked.
- Serve and garnish with parsley.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 238 calories, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 16 grams, Sugar 2 grams
INCREDIBLE BAKED MEATBALLS
Make and share this Incredible Baked Meatballs recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Cristi Hinten
Categories High Protein
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Mix all ingredients with hands.
- Form into golfball sized meatballs.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
Tips:
- Use a combination of ground beef and ground pork for a more flavorful meatball.
- Soak the bread crumbs in milk before adding them to the meatball mixture. This will help to bind the meatballs together and prevent them from becoming dry.
- Season the meatball mixture generously with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. You can also add other herbs and spices to taste.
- Form the meatballs into small, uniform balls. This will help them to cook evenly.
- Place the meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. This will help to prevent them from sticking to the pan.
- Bake the meatballs in a preheated oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 20-25 minutes, or until they are cooked through.
- Serve the meatballs with your favorite sauce and a side of pasta or rice.
Conclusion:
These crispy baked meatballs are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. They are perfect for parties or potlucks, and they can also be enjoyed as a snack. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful and satisfying meal that your family and friends will love.
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