Meatball & Cheese Recipe
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Ingredients
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Meatballs
Cheese Topping
Sauce
Method
Meatball Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2
Mix Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, egg, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
- 3
Form Meatballs
Using your hands, form the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 4
Bake Meatballs
Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through and golden brown.
Cheese Topping
- 5
Add Sauce
In a large skillet, heat the marinara sauce over medium heat. Once heated, carefully add the cooked meatballs to the sauce.
- 6
Add Cheese
Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the meatballs in the sauce. Cover the skillet and let it cook for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.