Description
This hearty Meatball Casserole combines juicy homemade meatballs with marinara, gooey mozzarella, and provolone cheese, baked to bubbly perfection. It’s comforting, family-friendly, and easy to make ahead or freeze for later.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
1/2 pound ground pork
1/3 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 egg
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
2 cups marinara sauce
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup shredded provolone cheese
1 tablespoon olive oil (for greasing baking dish)
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, garlic, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Mix until just combined, then shape into 1 to 1.5-inch meatballs.
2. Heat a skillet over medium heat and lightly brown the meatballs on all sides.
3. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with olive oil. Pour 1 cup of marinara sauce in the bottom. Arrange meatballs, top with remaining sauce, mozzarella, and provolone.
4. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 10-15 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden. Garnish with parsley if desired and serve warm.
Notes
For quicker prep, use store-bought frozen meatballs.
Use a mix of beef and turkey for a leaner version.
Sprinkle red pepper flakes on top before baking for added heat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
Keywords: meatball casserole, cheesy meatball bake, baked meatballs