Italian Meatballs

Italian Meatballs

Makes 20-22

Ingredients

⅔ cup plain breadcrumbs
2 ½ tbsp. Italian Seasoning
¾ cup milk
1 lb. Kowalski's Certified Humane USDA Choice 93% Lean Ground Beef
½ lb. Kowalski's Naturally Raised Ground Pork
1 egg
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Directions
  1. Preheat oven to 400°.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together breadcrumbs and Italian seasoning.
  3. Stir in milk; let stand for 10 min.
  4. Add beef, pork and egg; using clean hands, thoroughly mix until well blended (do not overmix).
  5. Using damp hands, shape mixture into 20-22 evenly sized meatballs about 1 ¾-2" in diameter.
  6. Arrange meatballs on a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper; bake in preheated oven until done (about 25 min.).
  7. Serve as an appetizer or use in your favorite pasta dish, such as our recipe for Simple Spaghetti and Meatballs.

Tasty Tip:

  • Meatballs can be frozen for up to 3 months. Cool baked meatballs at room temperature for 1 hr. before placing on a baking sheet; freeze meatballs until nearly solid (about 3 hrs.). Transfer balls to a single freezer bag or multiple freezer-safe containers. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before using in pasta dishes or soups.