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OVEN-BAKED MEATBALLS
COOK TIME:  30 minutes
surge@doubleincision.com

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these are extremely easy meatballs. baking them keeps them nice and juicy :) they go great with the homemade sauce in my baked ziti recipe!

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{ INGREDIENTS }

- 1 lb ground beef
    + 80% lean is my preference, but use what you like
- 1 lb ground pork
    +you can substitute with ground turkey, another pound of ground beef, or whatever meat you're into
- 1 egg
- 1/4 c panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup finely-grated parmesan or romano cheese
- 1/2 of a finely-diced onion
- 3 to 6 cloves minced garlic
    + i go crazy on the garlic, but use your preferred amount ;)
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 tsp black pepper
- herbs
    + oregano, basil, and rosemary are my go-to. you can also use pre-mixed "italian seasoning", or add/subtract any and all herbs.

{ DIRECTIONS }

1. preheat oven to 400 F. lightly spritz a baking sheet with cooking spray.

2. in a large bowl, combine all ingredients. mix with your hands, making sure that everything is combined evenly.

3. form the mixture into balls, about the size of a golf ball, and place on baking sheet.

4. bake for 18 to 20 minutes. you can turn them halfway through baking to prevent them from browning too much, if preferred.