Easy Homemade Baked Italian Meatballs – 30 Minute Recipe Just Like Fazoli’s!

• Baked Italian Meatballs have become one of my all-time favorites— are they yours too?
• I was hooked from that moment I first tried them at Fazoli’s.
•  Its ambiance, flavor and presentation— it all left an ever-lasting impression. Obviously, I can’t turn my kitchen into Fazoli’s (as fun as that would be!), I’ve figured out a way to recreate this amazing texture and taste at home. 
• Light and crispy meatballs are made with ground meat, simple seasonings and fresh herbs.
• They have a comforting Italian taste. Baking brings out their crunch, and saves on calories compared to frying. 
• I must serve them at home– whether it’s brunch, lunch or cozy hi-tea spread with pasta, sandwiches and snacks. 
• Must try this versatile recipe to bring a little taste of Italy into your own kitchen.

Baked Italian Meatballs

5 meatballs topped with Marinara Sauce baked with Mozzarella & Provolone Cheeses.
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Price – $7.29

490 Cal.

Discover the Secret to Perfect Baked Italian Meatballs

Arrange these simple ingredients before making the recipe. They are simple  but delicious and satisfying.

Ingredients

Before you start making this recipe, let’s make sure you gather everything mentioned in these ingredients.

Arrange these ingredients to start preparing the meatballs. Let’s start preparation!

Recipe

Before everything, preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) 

Preparing the Meatball Mixture

Mix rounded beef and pork meat together along with breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, milk and eggs well-enough.

Adding seasonings

Now, it’s my turn to start adding the minced garlic along with chopped parsley and dried oregano. Also evenly add salt and pepper in this meatball mixture.

Shaping the Meatballs

Scoop out portions of the mixture, and roll them into balls about 1 ½ inches using your hands. Make approximately 18-20 meatballs.

Preparing the Baking Sheet

Place the meatballs on the baking sheet apart from each other so they do not stick together. Brush them with olive oil to enhance their crisp.

Baking meatballs

Bake them inside the preheated-oven for at least 20-25 minutes until golden-brown. 

You will always find them a hit. Serve them with marinara sauce or dippings of your choice. They are ideal to serve with sandwiches, pasta and cozy hi-tea spread.
With the comforting taste of Italy and the crunch from baking, you’ll be coming back for more. Enjoy creating your own version of Fazoli’s-style meatballs at home!

Nutrition

It’s a pretty balance of proteins, fat and carbs in baked Italian meatballs. Approximately, 3-4 meatballs in one servings contains the following:

The nutrients vary as per serving and ingredients used like meat or sauces we select. Baked meatballs will have less calories and fat in comparison to fried ones. 

Use lean options and check marinara sauce to keep check in sodium.

Allergens

Food allergies are common so take care if any ingredient disturbs you. Baked Italian meatballs contain egg, the binder for the meat mixture, can irritate you. Dairy products (Parmesan cheese or milk) can cause adverse reactions due to milk allergy or lactose intolerance etc. 

Similarly, gluten allergy can disturb you due to gluten sensitivity.

Read all ingredients on Fazoli’s official website to get the latest information about ingredients. 

Conclusion

Recreating baked meatballs at home was a successful try for me! Hope it works for you as well.

Instead of fried meatballs, bake them to keep on the healthier side. Using these ingredients will develop restaurant-like taste in homemade food so try it to serve at brunches, lunches and dinners.

Haven’t you tried Fazoli’s Spaghetti with meatballs? This is again a very tasty and easy recipe to make and enjoy.

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