Cheesy Gametime Meatballs Recipe

Name: Cheesy Gametime Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound lean ground beef; 1/3 cup finely chopped onion; 1 cup Italian bread crumbs; 1 Land O Lakes Egg; 3 tablespoons ketchup; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 6 (3/4-ounce) slices hot pepper cheese, finely chopped; 1 1/2 cups prepared marinara or pasta sauce, heated

Servings: persons

1 pound lean ground beef
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
1 cup Italian bread crumbs
1 Land O Lakes Egg
3 tablespoons ketchup
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
6 (3/4-ounce) slices hot pepper cheese, finely chopped
1 1/2 cups prepared marinara or pasta sauce, heated

1
Spray 13x9-inch baking pan with no-stick cooking spray; set aside.
2
Combine all meatball ingredients except 1/2 cup bread crumbs and cheese in bowl; mix well.
3
Stir in cheese.
4
Shape tablespoonfuls of mixture into 24 (1 1/4-inch) meatballs.
5
Place remaining 1/2 cup breadcrumbs in shallow dish.
6
Roll meatballs in bread crumbs to coat; place into prepared pan.
7
Cover; refrigerate 1 hour or overnight.
8
Heat oven to 375F.
9
Bake meatballs 18-20 minutes or until internal temperature reaches at least 160F and meat is no longer pink in center.
10
Serve immediately with warm marinara sauce.

1284

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Fat

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Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound lean ground beef, 1/3 cup finely chopped onion, 1 cup Italian bread crumbs, 1 Land O Lakes Egg, and more.

Yes, Cheesy Gametime Meatballs falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Cheesy Gametime Meatballs

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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