Meatballs Al Forno Recipe
Four meatballs with melted aged mozzarella; served with grilled bread.
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Ingredients
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Meatballs
Method
Instructions
- 1
Prepare Meatballs
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are fully incorporated.
- 2
Shape Meatballs
Form the mixture into large meatballs, about the size of a golf ball. You should end up with approximately 12 meatballs.
- 3
Bake Meatballs
Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). Place the meatballs on a baking tray lined with parchment paper and bake for 20 minutes or until cooked through.
- 4
Add Cheese
Remove the meatballs from the oven and sprinkle the shredded aged mozzarella cheese evenly over the top of each meatball. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbling.
- 5
Serve
Serve the meatballs hot with grilled bread on the side for dipping.
