MAKE-AHEAD SHEET-PAN MEATBALLS

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This is the simplest way to make a large batch of meatballs that you can turn into a variety of dinners, from pasta to soup to sandwiches. Stash them in the freezer so they're ready to cook at a moment's notice.

Provided by Anna Stockwell

Categories     Meatball     Bread     Milk/Cream     Ground Beef     Sausage     Egg     Parmesan     Small Plates     Sunday Stash     Freezer Food     Freeze/Chill     Dinner     Kid-Friendly     Back to School     Sheet Pan

Yield Makes about 75

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups coarsely torn white sandwich bread (from 2-3 slices)
1 1/2 cups whole milk
3 lb. ground beef
1 lb. sweet Italian sausage
4 large eggs, beaten to blend
1 1/2 cups finely grated Parmesan
2 tsp. kosher salt
Extra-virgin olive oil (for greasing)

Steps:

  • Place bread in a large bowl, pour milk over, and let sit until moistened, about 5 minutes. Squeeze bread with your hands to remove excess milk; discard milk. Tear bread into pea-size pieces and return to bowl.
  • Add beef, sausage, eggs, Parmesan, and salt to bread. Using your hands, gently mix until evenly distributed (do not overmix).
  • To serve immediately:
  • Arrange racks in upper and lower thirds of oven; preheat to 500°F. Lightly coat three 18x13" rimmed baking sheets with oil. Fill a small bowl with cool water. Moisten your hands and roll meat mixture between palms into ping pong-size balls (about 1.5" diameter; 1.2 oz. each), occasionally moistening hands as needed. Arrange meatballs 1/2" apart on prepared sheets.
  • Roast meatballs, rotating racks top to bottom once halfway through, until lightly browned and cooked through, 8-10 minutes.
  • To freeze to serve later:
  • Line two 18x13" rimmed baking sheets with parchment. Fill a small bowl with cool water. Moisten your hands and roll meat mixture between palms into ping pong-size balls (about 1.5" diameter; 1.2 oz. each), occasionally moistening hands as needed. Arrange meatballs 1/4" apart on prepared sheets. Freeze on sheets until firm, about 1 hour. Transfer to an airtight container or resealable plastic bag and freeze up to 3 months.
  • To cook meatballs from frozen, preheat oven to 500°F. Lightly coat a rimmed baking sheet with oil. Transfer desired amount of frozen meatballs to prepared sheet and roast, turning once halfway through, until lightly browned and cooked through, 10-12 minutes.

Ron7inez15 ed7inez15
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I've tried many meatball recipes, but this one is by far the best. The meatballs are so moist and flavorful.


Smiley Frown
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These meatballs are a great way to use up leftover ground turkey. They're so easy to make and they're always delicious.


Md Bari
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I made these meatballs for my family and they loved them! They're so juicy and flavorful.


United News Network
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These meatballs are perfect for a party. They're easy to make ahead of time and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Jho Mahinay
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my meatballs turned out dry and tough. I think I might have overcooked them.


Astrid Makowski
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These meatballs are amazing! I love that they're made with ground turkey. They're so healthy and delicious.


Anthony Thompson
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The meatballs were a little too salty for my taste. I'll reduce the amount of salt next time.


chaiter hocine
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I've made these meatballs several times now and they're always a hit. They're so versatile and can be served with so many different things.


Anna Reinertson
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These are the best meatballs I've ever had! I'll definitely be making them again and again.


ANDY OMOREGIE
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The meatballs were a bit bland for me. I added some extra spices and they were much better.


Xiluva Khoza
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These meatballs were so easy to make. I'm definitely going to make them again.


Fariha Fari
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I'm not a big fan of meatballs, but these were really good!


DaRk Boogi3BOI
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These meatballs are perfect for meal prep. I made a big batch on the weekend and had them for lunch all week.


Musambo Savio
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The meatballs were a little dry for my taste. I think I'll add some more sauce next time.


Njavwa Chali
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I love that this recipe uses ground turkey. It's a healthier alternative to beef or pork meatballs.


fermin hernandez
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These meatballs were a hit at my party! They were so easy to make ahead of time and cook when my guests arrived.