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Double Cheese Meatballs Two Ways

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.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 21 meatballs
Calories: 99 kcal
Course: Main Course , Appetizer
Cuisine: Italian

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)

Instructions

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  1. If making the appetizers heat oven to 350F (180C), line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
FOR THE MEATBALLS
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  1. 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).
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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
  1. 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

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

% 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.