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Meatball Parmesan Bites
Meatball Parmesan Bites are the perfect appetizer for your next get together. Tender meatballs, infused with garlic, breadcrumbs, and parmesan are smothered in red sauce and topped with mozzarella & basil for a burst of Italian flavor!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 12 meatballs
Calories: 212 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 lb. ground beef
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
- ½ c. breadcrumbs
- 1 egg lightly beaten
- 1 tbsp. dried parsley
- 1 tbsp. dried basil
- 2 c. marinara sauce
- 4 garlic cloves divided
- ½ c. grated parmesan divided
- kosher salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- 5-6 Mozzarella slices cut into small squares
- fresh basil leaves for topping
- Toothpicks for serving
Instructions
- Mince 2 cloves of garlic and then thinly slice the remaining 2 cloves.
- In a large bowl, ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, parsley, basil, minced garlic and ¼ cup Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Mix until combined. Use your hands to roll into golfball sized balls.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place meatballs in skillet and brown on all sides. When the meatballs have developed a nice crispy crust, remove from the skillet and set aside. Now, over medium heat, pour marinara into the skillet. Stir in sliced garlic and remaining Parmesan. Once it's simmering, place your cooked meatballs back in the sauce. Making sure to spoon some sauce over the meatballs so they're nice and covered. Cover the pan with a lid and simmer meatballs for another 10-12 minutes, or until cooked through.
- Place a slice of mozzarella on each meatball. Cover pan with lid again and heat until the cheese is melted.
- Top each meatball with a folded basil leaf and insert a toothpick to serve.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
212kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
49mg
(16%)
Sodium
469mg
(20%)
Potassium
338mg
(10%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
310IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
4.6mg
(5%)
Calcium
187mg
(19%)
Iron
3.2mg
(18%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12meatballs
Amount Per Serving
Calories 212
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 212kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 49mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 469mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 338mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 310IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 4.6mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 187mg | 19% |
| Iron | 3.2mg | 18% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.