Italian Breaded Meatball Slices Recipe
Homemade meatball, sliced and breaded served over mozzarella & marinara
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Ingredients
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Meatballs
Breading
Assembly
Method
Meatballs
- 1
Prepare the Meat Mixture
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, Italian sausage, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic, eggs, salt, and black pepper. Mix until just combined.
- 2
Form Meatballs
Shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1-2 inches in diameter. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 3
Bake Meatballs
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the meatballs for 25-30 minutes, or until cooked through and browned.
- 4
Cool and Slice
Once baked, let the meatballs cool slightly, then slice them into thick slices.
Breading
- 5
Prepare Breading Station
Set up a breading station with three shallow bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with a mixture of breadcrumbs and grated Parmesan cheese.
- 6
Bread the Meatball Slices
Coat each meatball slice first in flour, then dip in the beaten eggs, and finally coat with the breadcrumb and Parmesan mixture. Ensure each slice is well-coated.
Assembly
- 7
Prepare Baking Dish
In a baking dish, spread a layer of marinara sauce on the bottom.
- 8
Layer Meatball Slices
Place the breaded meatball slices on top of the marinara sauce in the baking dish.
- 9
Add Cheese and Sauce
Layer the shredded mozzarella cheese over the meatball slices and then pour additional marinara sauce over the top.
- 10
Bake the Dish
Bake in the oven at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- 11
Serve
Allow to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your Italian breaded meatball slices!
