Making your own meatballs at home has never been easier. This Tantalizing Tender Meatballs recipe is full of flavor, freezer-friendly, and perfect for meal prepping. Serve these for dinner or as an appetizer, they are always a crowd-pleaser.
Preheat your oven to 400 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set it aside.
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In a large bowl, combine the finely diced toasted bread with cold water. Set this aside for 5 minutes, then mash until the bread absorbs all the water.
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Add lean ground beef, ground pork, grated parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, finely chopped parsley, sea salt, and black pepper to the bowl with bread mixture.
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Using your hands, gently mix all the ingredients until they are just combined. Remember not to overmix to keep the meatballs tender.
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Portion the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. An ice cream scoop can make this process easy, each meatball should be about 2 tablespoons.
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With damp hands, gently shape the portioned mixture into balls, each about 1 1/2 inches in diameter.
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Place meatballs on the prepared baking sheet, making sure they are at least 2 inches apart.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 20-23 minutes, or until they fully cook and the centers reach 160 degrees on a food thermometer.
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For an appetizing golden color, broil the baked meatballs for 2-3 minutes.