20 Minute Cheesy Meatball Bake – The Ultimate Comfort Dish
A hearty and flavorful dish combining juicy meatballs, rich tomato sauce, and melted cheese for a satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- In a bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, parmesan, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
- Place meatballs in a baking dish and pour marinara sauce over them.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese evenly on top.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef for less grease.
- Add red pepper flakes for extra spice.
- Substitute mozzarella with provolone for a different flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
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