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Freezer Meatballs
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Freezer Meatballs

Freezer Meatballs combine ground beef and Italian sausage with grated onion, Parmesan, herbs, and spices to create flavorful meatballs that can be baked then frozen for convenience. The mixture is gently combined and allowed to rest before shaping to develop tenderness. Baked until cooked through, they can be reheated in sauce, oven, or microwave, making them practical for meals with consistent flavor.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 32 meatballs
Calories: 82 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1/2 onion grated, large
  • 1/3 cup milk skim
  • 1 egg
  • 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 3/4 cup bread crumbs
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese 2oz, shredded
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning *
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon oregano dried
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes omit for less heat, crushed
  • 1 pound ground beef lean
  • 1 pound Italian sausage * hot or mild, casings removed

Instructions

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  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line 2 rimmed baking sheets with foil and lightly grease.
  2. In a large bowl, combine first 11 ingredients (everything except the meats) and stir until well combined. Allow to sit for 10 to 15 minutes.
  3. Add ground beef and sausage and use your hands to mix well. Form 1 1/2-inch/ 1.5-ounce meatballs and place on baking sheets, 16 to a sheet for 32 total. Bake meatballs for 10 minutes, swap top and bottom trays (if baking both at the same time) and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until meatballs are no longer pink inside/have an internal temperature of 165°. Serve and enjoy or freeze.

Notes

  • Italian seasoning can be substituted with oregano, basil, and crushed rosemary.
  • To remove sausage casings, slice lengthwise and peel off or squeeze meat out.
  • Cool meatballs completely before freezing in a sealed bag, best used within two months.
  • Reheat frozen meatballs gently in sauce for 15-25 minutes or in the microwave covered with damp towels.
  • Oven reheating involves baking at 350°F covered with foil until heated through.

Nutrition Information

Calories 82kcal (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 32 meatballs

Amount Per Serving

Calories 82

% Daily Value*

Calories 82kcal 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.