MARY'S BAKED ITALIAN MEATBALLS

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Buttermilk is the surprising secret for these flavorful meatballs! This is an adaptation from Cook's Illustrated's Pasta book. These are juicy and tender but lean, and ready to plop into your favorite sauce.

Provided by Clare Bear

Categories     Meat

Time 35m

Yield 20 meatballs, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 clove garlic
1/2 cup onion
3 slices bread
3/4 cup buttermilk
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 egg
1 tablespoon parsley
black pepper
1 1/4 lbs lean ground beef

Steps:

  • In a food processor, mince garlic.
  • Add onion, and pulse to chop.
  • Add bread slices, crumbled, and pulse to shred.
  • Add buttermilk, pulse, and let stand until liquid is absorbed.
  • Add red pepper flakes, salt, Parmesan cheese, egg, parlsey and pepper, and pulse to mix.
  • Add ground beef, pulse till thoroughly mixed.
  • Form into meatballs 1-1/2 to 2 inches in diameter.
  • They will be soft (it makes about 20 meatballs or so).
  • Place on a foil-lined 10 x 15 jelly roll pan.
  • Bake at 400 degrees for about 20 minutes.

David Goresky
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These meatballs are the best! They're so flavorful and moist. I love serving them with spaghetti and marinara sauce.


Raja sain
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These meatballs are a great addition to any Italian meal. They're so easy to make and they always turn out perfectly.


Bright Chimezie
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These meatballs are amazing! They're so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making them again and again.


Janeleen Moll
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I've made these meatballs several times now and they're always a hit. They're so flavorful and juicy. I love serving them with spaghetti and meatballs.


Hassan Binyibinyi
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These meatballs are a great way to use up leftover bread. They're so easy to make and they taste delicious. I love serving them with mashed potatoes and gravy.


Sk sahajalal
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I made these meatballs for my family and they loved them. They were so easy to make and they tasted amazing. I will definitely be making them again.


Areej Imad
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These meatballs are the best! They're so flavorful and moist. I love serving them with spaghetti and marinara sauce.


Moitshepi
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These meatballs are a great addition to any Italian meal. They're so easy to make and they always turn out perfectly.


Zainab Mayowa
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I've never made meatballs before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. The meatballs turned out perfectly and they were absolutely delicious. I will definitely be making them again.


Paul Rodriguez
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These meatballs are amazing! They're so flavorful and juicy. I will definitely be making them again and again.


Tyrell Chee
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I made these meatballs for a party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them! They were so easy to make and they tasted delicious.


It’s Sara
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I followed the recipe exactly and the meatballs turned out perfectly. They were cooked evenly and had a nice crispy crust. I served them with mashed potatoes and green beans and they were a hit.


Star Kuami
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These meatballs are the best I've ever had. They're so moist and flavorful. I will definitely be making them again.


JAMES234 KINDLE
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I've made these meatballs several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're so easy to make and they taste amazing.


Lora Johnson
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These meatballs were a hit with my family! They were so flavorful and juicy. I served them over spaghetti with marinara sauce and everyone loved them.


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