Double Cheese Meatballs Two Ways
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5.0
9 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
21 meatballs
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Calories
99 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Appetizer
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Cuisine
Italian
Double Cheese Meatballs Two Ways
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Nothing better than Meatballs unless they are double cheese meatballs. Make them two ways, a main dish or baked and served as an appetizer. You choose.
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Ingredients
FOR THE MEATBALLS
- 2 slices bread
- 1/4-1/2 cup milk (60-120 grams)
- 1 pound ground beef (not too lean 85%) (400 grams)
- 1 small onion minced
- 1-2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (25 grams)
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1-2 dashes black pepper
- 21 small pieces cheese (firm mozzarella, gruyere or fontina)
EXTRAS
- 1/4-1/2 cup bread crumbs (if making appetizer meatballs)
TOMATO SAUCE
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 15 ounce can pelati (peeled) tomatoes (400 grams)
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon basil or 4-5 fresh basil leaves
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1-2 dashes black pepper or hot pepper flakes
- 1/3 cup water (78 grams)
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Instructions
- If making the appetizers heat oven to 350F (180C), line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
FOR THE MEATBALLS
- In a medium bowl soak the bread in the milk, squeeze out excess moisture and break into very small pieces (large crumbs). In a large bowl add the ground beef, bread, minced onion, parsley, parmesan cheese, egg, salt and pepper mix together (easier if mixed with clean hands).
- Take a small amount of the meat mixture and place a small piece of cheese on top and cover with another small amount and form into a ball covering the cheese. They should be about the size of golfballs or even a little larger if you want.
- To make meatball appetizers, roll the balls in bread crumbs and place on the prepared cookie sheet, drizzle with a little olive oil and bake for approximately 20 minutes.
- To make meatballs in a sauce, first brown them in a frying pan with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, finish cooking them in the tomato sauce. Serve either as a main with a side dish or over your favourite al dente pasta. Enjoy!
TOMATO SAUCE
- In a large pan add add the oil, tomatoes and squish to break up with a fork, then add the remaining ingredients, stir to combine then add the browed meatballs and water, gently combine, simmer on low / medium slightly covered for about 30 minutes or until sauce has thickened and meatballs are cooked through.
Notes
- If you prefer you can add half ground pork and half ground beef.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
99kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
28mg
(9%)
Sodium
164mg
(7%)
Potassium
144mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
107IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
59mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 21meatballs
Amount Per Serving
Calories 99 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 99kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 28mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 164mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 144mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 107IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 59mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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