These are the best oven baked meatballs! So easy to make, juicy and flavorful. They're perfect for appetizers, meatballs subs or on top of spaghetti.
Prep time: PT10M
Cook time: PT20M
Total time: PT30M
Rating
4.99 stars (1133 reviews)
Keywords
meatballs
Ingredients
1 pound 80% lean ground beef ((could sub with half ground pork))
1 large egg (, beaten)
1/4 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
2 teaspoons minced garlic
3/4 teaspoon Kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 Tablespoons chopped fresh Italian flat leaf parsley (, optional)
Categories
Main Dish
Cuisine
Italian
Steps
Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with foil and spray with non-stick cooking spray.
In a large bowl, combine the meat, egg, breadcrumbs, cheese, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, and parsley, if using.
Use a medium cookie scoop or spoon to scoop the meat mixture. Form into 1 1/2-inch balls and place on the baking sheet.
Bake uncovered 17 to 20 minutes, or until no longer pink in the middle. Turn halfway through, so the bottoms don't brown.
Optional Way to Serve
- Simmer
- Serve
Nutitrion
Serving Size: 5 meatballs
Calories: 184 kcal
Carbohydrates: 5 g
Protein: 23 g
Fat: 7 g
Saturated Fat: 3 g
Cholesterol: 93 mg
Sodium: 537 mg
Reviews
Amira on 2026-09-28 (5 stars): I make these all the time for spaghetti and meatballs. My kids and husband love it and so do I. So easy to make with fresh ingredients.
Angel Buras on 2026-09-26 (5 stars): I have made these meatballs numerous times.nI love them and they're a hit with everyone I've shared them with. 😊 Not only is this a very simple recipe they are delicious. As soon as I pull them from the oven I love to cover them with parmasan or mozzarella and eat them just like that.
Karen on 2026-09-23 (5 stars): Easy and delicious!
Kathleen Gilboy on 2026-09-23 (5 stars): Just finished making them. I will not loose your great recipe.
Thank You
Jamie on 2026-09-21 (5 stars): These are so good! The only problem is I needed to make more!
Colette on 2026-09-17 (5 stars): Delicious and very easy!
Jonathan Wright on 2026-09-14 (5 stars): This is my go to recipe for meatballs. I just made a 4.5 lb batch and will freeze most for easy dinners down the road.
So good!
Leah on 2026-09-12 (5 stars): Definitely recommend a half & half mix of ground beef and Italian sausage. SO good!!
Evelyn on 2026-09-10 (5 stars): Made this wth wagyu. Whole family loved it, my son especially said it was his new favorite food.
