How To Bake Meatballs In The Oven

If you've been wondering how to bake meatballs in the oven, this recipe is for you! It makes tender meatballs with a delicious flavor from the blend of seasonings and parmesan cheese.  They're just so good, and this is one of the easiest meatball recipes you can make! 

The Best Oven Baked Meatballs

Homemade meatballs are awesome, especially if you make these baked meatballs. This recipe solves the question of how long to bake meatballs in the oven, and the result is the most delicious meatballs you'll ever eat! 

The Italian meatballs cook to perfection every single time. They're tender with a slight crisp on the outside and filled with a whole lot of flavor. So good!

The baked meatballs make a great quick and easy weeknight dinner, and they're also ideal for serving to a crowd. You can pair the meatballs with this Cheesecake Factory four cheese pasta, or spaghetti sandwich you'll have yourself a dinner everyone will remember. 

Why This Recipe Works

Quick and easy. You can have the meatballs prepared in just 5 minutes, and all you have to do is mix the ingreidents and form the meatballs.

Less mess. Since the ingreidents come together in one bowl, there's virtually no clean-up involved with this recipe. 

Crowd pleaser. Whether it's a family dinner or I'm hosting, everyone always loves these meatballs. This recipe is a guaranteed winner!

Simple ingreidents. You only need a handful of ingreidents to make these baked meatballs, and you probably have the majority of them at home already.

Ingredients

I just mentioned these oven baked meatballs are made with simple ingredients, and those ingredients are:

• 1 lb. (500g) ground beef
• ¼ cup parmesan cheese
• ¼ cup milk
• 1 egg
• ½ cup bread crumbs
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ¼ tsp. black pepper
• ½ tsp. garlic powder

Oh, and you can use most of these ingredients to make this meatball soup recipe, so you might want to check that recipe out next.

How To Bake Meatballs In The Oven

1. Prep: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200ºC) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Combine the ingredients: Add all of the ingredients to a large mixing bowl and mix them together with a rubber spatula. Knead the meatball mixture with your hands until it's thoroughly combined.

3. Shape the meatballs: Roll the meat mixture into 1 ½-inch meatballs and place them evenly on the prepared baking sheet.

4. Bake the meatballs: Bake the meatballs in the oven for about 20-24 minutes or until they're fully cooked through. 

Tips To Make The Best Recipe

• Use Italian seasonings and Italian bread crumbs for Italian baked meatballs.
• Try using ground pork, ground turkey, or make Swedish meatballs by combining ground pork, ground beef, and ground veal.
• Use a cookie scoop to shape the meatballs perfectly.
• Drizzle olive oil on your hands before shaping the meatballs to prevent them from sticking. 
• Serve the meatballs with warm marinara sauce, sweet and sour sauce, or Korean BBQ sauce.
• You'll know the meatballs are done when they reach an internal temperature of 170°F.

How To Store Oven Baked Meatballs

In the fridge: Store any leftover baked meatballs in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

In the freezer: Allow the meatballs to cool completely, then transfer them to an airtight container and freeze baked meatballs for up to 3 months.

Reheating: Transfer leftover meatballs to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake them at 300°F for 15 minutes or until they're fully warmed. Add extra time for frozen meatballs or let them thaw in the fridge overnight.

FAQS About This Oven Baked Meatballs Recipe

Is it better to bake meatballs at 350 or 400?

It is better to bake meatballs at 400°F so they fully cook through while staying moist and tender, with a slight crisp on the outside. 

How long does it take to bake meatballs at 400?

It will take 20-24 minutes to bake meatballs at 400°F in the oven. You'll want to check the internal temperature of the meatballs and make sure they reach at least 160°F.

How long does it take to bake meatballs at 350 in the oven?

It will take about 30 minutes to bake meatballs at 350°F in the oven.

What is the best temperature to cook meatballs at?

If you're baking meatballs in the oven, the best temperature is to bake them at 400°F. 

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