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Mini Italian Meatballs Appetizer

Serving Size: 10
Mini italian meatballs stewed in marinara topped with mozzarella and basil on a toothpick

Recipe by: Zeke Gluckman

Cook Times

Active Prep15
Hands-On Cook15
Hands-Off Cook0
Passive0
Total Time30 minutes
Recipe Serving Size10

Cooking Tools Required

Cutting board, Measuring cups and spoons, Mixing bowls, Oven

Ingredients

  • 24 ounce ground beef
  • ¾ cup panko bread crumbs
  • 1 each Egg
  • 3 tablespoon Italian parsley
  • 3 cup marinara sauce
  • 6 clove garlic
  • ¾ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 10 slice mozzarella cheese
  • 1 bunch fresh basil
  • 3 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

  • In a large bowl mix ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, parsley, garlic, 1/2 cup parmesan, salt and pepper.
  • Portion in to golf ball sized meatballs roughly 2 to 3 oz or 10 to 12 total for 10 servings
  • Heat a skillet over med high heat
  • Add olive oil
  • Sear meatballs until brown on both sides
  • Add marinara and heat to a simmer
  • Add remaining 1/4 cup parmesan and stir in to sauce
  • Simmer 10 min
  • Top each meatball with slices of mozzarella and cover until melted.
  • Toothpick each meatball
  • Remove to serving tray
  • Top with whole basil leaves
Reheating Instructions
Microwave 30 seconds

Nutrition

Calories: 407kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 99mg | Sodium: 1001mg | Potassium: 462mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 754IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 250mg | Iron: 2mg