Best Meatballs Baked For A Crowd Pleaser Or Freezer Recipes

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MEATBALLS BAKED FOR A CROWD PLEASER OR FREEZER



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These moist flavorful balls are quick to get together, quick and easy to cook with little clean up because these are baked in the oven! I loved roasted garlic in mine but you can use your choice. Be Careful as you add the salt because there is some in prepared breadcrumbs, Worcestershire sauce and the cheese. So take note if watching your sodium.

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     Meatballs

Time 32m

Yield 60 meatballs, 30 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 lbs ground turkey
2 lbs ground beef
1/2 cup grated onion
1 small carrot, grated
2 eggs
1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
3/4 cup milk
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
hot pepper sauce
4 cloves fresh garlic or 1 teaspoon garlic powder, minced
1 cup shredded parmesan romano cheese
6 fresh basil leaves, minced
2 tablespoons dried parsley
2 tablespoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • Grease a cookie sheet with non-stick olive oil spray.
  • Mix all ingredients together by hand and form into 1 1/2 inch round meatballs. Or make half the size for appetizers. Pan fry a little just to taste and adjust for seasonings. I say no need! ;).
  • Bake for 10-15 minutes, until no longer pink in the middle.
  • Enjoy with tomato or cream sauce, or brown gravy!
  • Stick toothpicks in for appetizers.
  • Or freeze by place cooled balls on a cookie sheet pan, once frozen place in a freezer container dating and marking to reheat in a hot sauce or 350 degree oven for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169.1, Fat 9.9, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 67.3, Sodium 241.4, Carbohydrate 4.7, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 0.8, Protein 14.6

HOLIDAY APPETIZER MEATBALLS



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These beefy meatballs are a perennial favorite at our holiday parties. You won't believe how easy these holiday appetizers are to make. -Pat Waymire, Yellow Springs, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 1h5m

Yield about 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup soft bread crumbs
1/4 cup 2% milk
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 pound ground beef
SAUCE:
1/2 cup ketchup
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup vinegar
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-in. balls. , In a large skillet over medium heat, brown meatballs; drain. Place in a 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. Combine the sauce ingredients. Pour over meatballs. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 50-60 minutes or until meatballs are no longer pink.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 84 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 245mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 6g protein.

QUICK AND SIMPLE MEATBALLS



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Keep a batch of these meatballs in your freezer for an easy weeknight meal. This simple meatball recipe can be used for pizzas, sub sandwiches, in soups and more. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 24 meatballs.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 large eggs
1/4 cup water
1 small onion, finely chopped
1-1/3 cups soft bread crumbs
2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 pounds ground beef

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, combine eggs, water, onion, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic and seasonings; mix well. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls. Place meatballs on greased racks in shallow baking pans. Bake, uncovered, until no longer pink, 15-18 minutes. , Freeze option: Freeze cooled meatballs in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in the microwave.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 276 calories, Fat 17g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 122mg cholesterol, Sodium 533mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 24g protein.

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