Cheesy Meatball Bake
A warm, bubbly meatball bake featuring juicy homemade meatballs in rich tomato sauce, layered with mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses, baked to golden perfection. The ultimate Italian-American comfort food casserole—easy, satisfying, and a hit at any table.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon dried Italian herbs
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cups marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a 9 x 13 inch baking dish with olive oil and set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, eggs, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian herbs, and chopped parsley until well combined but not overmixed.
- Roll mixture into golf ball sized meatballs (about 20–24). Place on a baking sheet.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, lightly sear meatballs on all sides until browned. No need to cook through.
- Spread 1 cup of marinara sauce in bottom of prepared baking dish. Nestle browned meatballs in a single layer over the sauce.
- Pour remaining marinara sauce over meatballs, then sprinkle with grated Parmesan.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove foil, sprinkle with mozzarella, and bake uncovered for an additional 10 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Let rest 5–10 minutes before serving. Garnish with extra parsley, if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 540kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 34gFat: 36gSodium: 960mgFiber: 2g
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