At what temperature should meatballs be baked?u003cbr/u003e

I bake these at 350 degrees and they turn out great. You can bake them at a higher temperature for less time if you prefer.

How long should meatballs be baked?u003cbr/u003e

I bake these for 25 minutes and they turn out perfectly brown and ready to use.u003cbr/u003e

How long should the meatballs bake at 375?u003cbr/u003e

You could bake these at 375 for 20 minutes, which is 5 minutes less than you would bake them at 350 degrees.u003cbr/u003e

Could dried bread crumbs or panko be used instead of fresh bread?u003cbr/u003e

You could use one of these ingredients, but I find that the meatballs come out drier this way. Torn up fresh bread is the best option, and a great way to use up bread heels. u003cbr/u003e

Can hot Italian Sausage be used instead of mild?u003cbr/u003e

Absolutely! If you want an extra kick by all means go for it! You can substitute hot for mild in the same quantity.u003cbr/u003e

Could the sausage be left out?u003cbr/u003e

Yes! To make these meatballs all beef, just substitute the same amount of beef as sausage in the recipe. You could also substitute an equal amount of plain ground pork.u003cbr/u003e

How large should the meatballs be?u003cbr/u003e

I make these about an inch and a half in diameter, about the size of a golf ball.u003cbr/u003e

Handmade Oven Baked Meatballs

Name: Oven Baked Handmade Meatballs
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 1/4 cup Fresh Bread Crumbs (white bread torn into small pieces); 2 Tbsp Whole Milk; 1 lb. Ground Beef; 1/2 lb. Mild Italian Sausage; 1 Clove Garlic, crushed; 1 tsp Salt; 1/2 tsp Pepper; 1 tsp Dried Basil; 1/2 tsp Dried Oregano; 1 1/2 tsp Dried Parsley; 1 Large Egg

Ingredients

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1/4 cup Fresh Bread Crumbs (white bread torn into small pieces)
2 Tbsp Whole Milk
1 lb. Ground Beef
1/2 lb. Mild Italian Sausage
1 Clove Garlic, crushed
1 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp Pepper
1 tsp Dried Basil
1/2 tsp Dried Oregano
1 1/2 tsp Dried Parsley
1 Large Egg

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Instructions

In a small bowl, tear the brad into small pieces and add the whole milk. Set aside for the bread to soak up the milk while you combine the other ingredients.
While the bread soaks up the milk, place the the ground beef, sausage, garlic, and all the seasonings in a large bowl and stir gently with a fork to incorporate.
Beat the egg with a fork in another small bowl. Add the egg to the meat mixture and stir a few times.
Add the bread crumbs and milk to the meat, and using a fork or your hands, mix well. Using your hands or a cookie dough/ ice cream scoop, roll the mixture into meatballs about one and a half inches in diameter.
Place on a sheet pan or in an oven safe skillet and bake for 25 minutes in a 350 degree oven, or take them out a few minutes early and let them finish cooking in a pot of simmering marinara sauce.

Notes

For the bread crumbs, I used a piece of white bread torn into small pieces. This is a great way to use up bread heels.

Hot sausage may be used in place of mild, or all ground beef or plain ground pork may be used. See Tips in the post about adjusting the seasonings.

Author: Amy at The Copper Table
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Main Dishes and Sandwiches

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1
Calories: 775
Sugar: 3
Sodium: 1621
Fat: 54
Saturated Fat: 20
Unsaturated Fat: 34
Trans Fat: 1
Carbohydrates: 12
Fiber: 1
Protein: 57
Cholesterol: 260