Here’s a simple, cheesy, crowd-pleasing recipe for Meatballs and Cheese—perfect as a main dish, appetizer, or sandwich filling.
🧆🧀 Meatballs and Cheese
🥣 Ingredients
For the meatballs:
- 500g ground beef (or beef + chicken mix)
- 1 egg
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- ¼ cup onion (finely chopped)
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning (optional)
For the sauce & cheese:
- 2 cups tomato or marinara sauce
- 1–1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- Optional: grated parmesan
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Make the Meatballs
- In a bowl, mix all meatball ingredients until combined.
- Roll into small balls (about golf-ball size).
2️⃣ Cook the Meatballs
Option A – Pan:
- Heat oil and brown meatballs on all sides (5–7 minutes).
Option B – Oven:
- Bake at 200°C (400°F) for 15–18 minutes.
3️⃣ Add Sauce
- Pour tomato sauce over meatballs in a pan or baking dish.
- Simmer for 10–15 minutes until fully cooked.
4️⃣ Add Cheese
- Sprinkle mozzarella (and parmesan if using) on top.
- Cover and let it melt, or bake 5–10 minutes until bubbly.
🍽️ Serving Ideas
- Over pasta or spaghetti
- In a sandwich (meatball sub)
- With rice or mashed potatoes
- As a party appetizer with toothpicks
💡 Tips
- Add a pinch of chili flakes for heat
- Use a mix of meats for juicier texture
- Don’t overmix the meat—it keeps meatballs tender
If you want, I can give you a quick 20-minute version or a low-carb baked meatball recipe with cheese inside (stuffed meatballs).
