Golden Baked Meatballs
Four-ingredient meatballs that bake golden and crispy without browning on the stovetop. Mix, shape, and bake—ready in under 25 minutes.
- Total time
- 22 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 24g

Ingredients
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Step 1
Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2
Mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, and parmesan with a pinch of salt and pepper until just combined.
Step 3
Roll the mixture into 1.5-inch balls and space them 1 inch apart on the baking sheet.
Step 4
Bake 15-18 minutes until the edges turn deep golden and the centers are cooked through.
Step 5
Serve hot with marinara, ranch, or your favorite dipping sauce.
Tools you’ll need
- oven
- baking sheet
- parchment paper
- mixing bowl
- spoon
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