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Published July 30, 2020 by Jennifer. 54 Comments.
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Delicious and easy to make, these Italian Style Meatballs will be your new favorite recipe. 
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Italian Meatballs stacked on a plate for serving.
Homemade Italian Meatballs are made with ground beef, Italian sausage, garlic, fresh parsley, cheese, and more. Not only are they quick and easy to make, but cleanup is a breeze with our muffin tin hack and they're on the table fast in just 30 minutes! It's an easy family recipe that everyone devours.Homemade Italian Meatballs are made with ground beef, Italian sausage, garlic, fresh parsley, cheese, and more. Not only are they quick and easy to make, but cleanup is a breeze with our muffin tin hack and they're on the table fast in just 30 minutes! It's an easy family recipe that everyone devours.This easy baked Italian meatballs recipe is one of the best! The perfect blend of seasonings is second to none and is a dish your whole family will enjoy.

This easy Italian meatballs recipe is made with a blend of ground beef, Italian sausage, cheese, breadcrumbs, and the perfect blend of seasonings that will have your whole family asking for more.

Homemade Italian Meatballs on a plate.

One of my favorite things about this recipe is the way you make the meatballs. Using a muffin tin to bake them in saves on a lot of cleanup time. It’s also an easy way to keep all of the meatballs separate for better, even cooking.

Italian Meatballs in a muffin tin.

Don’t you love meatballs? Who doesn’t love homemade meatballs?

One of my favorite recipes is this Italian meatball recipe. It has so much flavor and is crazy delicious. It’s even kid-approved over at this house! Why is it so good? You will have to make a batch and see for yourself!

Using a muffin tin to bake them in saves on a lot of cleanups when you are finished making this recipe. It’s also an easy way to keep all of the meatballs separate for better cooking.

What Ingredients you will need for an Italian Style Meatballs Recipe

  • ground beef
  • Italian sausage
  • plain breadcrumbs
  • minced garlic
  • eggs
  • finely chopped (fresh) flat leaf parsley
  • freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
  • salt
  • fresh ground pepper
Ingredients for homemade Italian meatballs

Now that you have all of your ingredients together let’s make some meatballs. See below for my step-by-step instructions on how to make the best meatballs ever.

How do I make Meatballs?

Step 1:  Heat the oven to 350.

Step 2:  In a medium-sized mixing bowl, add each of your ingredients into the bowl and mix well after each addition. I find it best to use my hands versus a spoon.

Italian meatball ingredients being mixed by hand.

Step 3:  Make slightly more substantial than golf ball sized meatballs and place them into a Muffin pan like this one. Place a coat of non-stick cooking spray. (Make sure not to overpack meatballs as you want them to cook evenly and all the way through.)

Making Italian meatballs to go into a muffin tin.

Step 4:  Place in the oven and cook for 30 minutes, flipping them when you are halfway through.

Italian meatballs packed together and in a muffin tin.

Italian Style Meatballs

You can serve these meatballs naked without sauce.

Italian Meatballs served without sauce.

Or serve them with your favorite marinara sauce.

Homemade Italian Meatballs tossed in marinara sauce.

Serve with noodles and sauce for meatballs and spaghetti, or on a hoagie for a meatball sub. We also like to double the recipe and freeze leftovers for future meals.

Italian Meatballs on spaghetti.

This is such a delicious recipe, and while it may take a little prep, it is very worth the time and effort you put into it.

Italian Meatballs served on spaghetti with sauce.

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Italian Style Meatballs

Delicious and easy to make, these Italian Style Meatballs will be your new favorite recipe. 
Course dinner
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 240kcal
Author Jennifer

Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound ground beef
  • 1/2 pound italian sausage
  • 1/2 cup plain bread crumbs KETO – use panko or almond flour
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tsp finely chopped flat leaf parsley
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp fresh ground pepper

Instructions

  • Heat oven to 350
  • Add meat, breadcrumbs (or Keto substitute), eggs, salt, pepper, parsley, and cheese to a medium bowl. Mix well. 
  • Make larger than golf ball sized balls and keep them loosely packed. Toss them back and forth in your hands to help them form and keep them from packing to tightly.
  • Place in a muffin tin for easier cooking, and turn them 15 minutes in to the 30 minute cook time. 
  • TIP: Replace the breadcrumbs with Panko or Almond Flour to make this recipe KETO friendly. 

Notes

  1. The secret to cooking evenly is by LIGHTLY packing the meatballs. I do this by tossing them back and forth in my hands from left to right, right to left. Don’t pack tightly or they will cook unevenly. 
  2. For easy cleanup, bake the meatballs in a muffin tin. 
  3. For extra flavor, you can also grill these meatballs on the grill before adding them to any spaghetti or favorite dishes. 
  4. Serve with your favorite marinara or serve naked without sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 240kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 88mg | Sodium: 677mg | Potassium: 184mg | Vitamin A: 115IU | Vitamin C: 0.7mg | Calcium: 98mg | Iron: 1.5mg
**Nutrition facts are based on my best estimation for this recipe. They may not be accurate depending on what brands you use or modifications you might make to the recipe. For most accurate calculations, I recommend using a nutrition calculator with the exact brands and measurements you use with the recipe.
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  1. Shelley @ Calypso in the Country says

    May 6, 2014 at 06:48

    This looks great! I have to tell you, this morning when I woke up, I was thinking that I wanted to find a good meatball recipe for dinner tonight (because my meatballs are never that great!). I love this idea of putting them in the muffin tins! Making it tonight! Thanks! – Shelley

    Reply
  2. Tamara says

    May 6, 2014 at 23:33

    I make hard boiled eggs in muffin tins so why not this?
    I’m going to try this! Des loves meatballs. So do I!

    Reply
  3. Rachel Kathyg @ onlinesisterhood says

    May 7, 2014 at 10:03

    Love these! look yummy. My kids would like them:) pinned to try. found at cast party ed. Have a great week.

    Reply
  4. Julie V. says

    May 7, 2014 at 11:06

    These look great. I recently tried a meatball recipe I wasn’t particularly impressed with, so I’ll have to try yours next.
    That’s a mini muffin tin, right?

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      May 7, 2014 at 11:52

      That is indeed a muffin tin! 🙂

      Reply
  5. Susan - ofeverymoment says

    May 7, 2014 at 13:12

    Hi Jennifer
    I’m so glad to have found your lovely blog! I love the idea of meatballs in muffin tins, and pinned it so I would remember! I am following you on bloglovin, so look forward to keeping up with your posts!

    Reply
  6. Melinda @Home.Made.Interest says

    May 9, 2014 at 21:55

    Why have I never thought of this! You’re brilliant! I hate the mess of grease when I make them on the stove top. Thanks for sharing 🙂

    Reply
  7. Jen @ Yummy Healthy Easy says

    May 10, 2014 at 10:25

    I love that you use the cupcake pan! What a great idea! Thanks for this recipe – pinning to my dinner ideas board!

    Reply
  8. Nicole says

    May 11, 2014 at 17:38

    These sound delicious! Love the muffin tin idea.

    Reply
  9. CJ says

    May 26, 2014 at 22:07

    Love the idea of baking in the muffin tin! Excellent tip, thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  10. Sabrina says

    June 23, 2014 at 11:25

    I found you through a Pinterest pin of this recipe. I made it last month and my family loved it! This is the first ever meatball recipe that my family has loved! I’m making it again tonight and I’ll be checking out your other recipes for July’s meals planning menus. Thank you so much!

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      June 23, 2014 at 19:07

      That is awesome! I am so glad that you and your family love this recipe as much as we do. Thank you for taking the time and letting me know!! 🙂

      Reply
  11. Georgi says

    July 14, 2014 at 10:12

    How many meatballs does this recipe make?

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      July 14, 2014 at 10:48

      You can get a good 18 meatballs out of this dish.

      Reply
  12. Layne says

    July 23, 2014 at 16:29

    These look VERY good!

    Reply
  13. Linda says

    July 26, 2014 at 22:43

    Regular or mini muffin tin please? Thanks, love the recipe!

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      July 27, 2014 at 08:24

      A regular muffin/cupcake tin.

      Reply
  14. Rich says

    August 22, 2014 at 14:52

    Great recipe for meatballs but what about the spaghetti recipe…looks like a real winner and would be interested in seeing it.

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      August 22, 2014 at 17:27

      Thanks Rich, I will have to post that soon…it’s an AMAZING recipe!

      Reply
      • Carolyn D. says

        October 18, 2014 at 14:40

        Have you posted your spaghetti sauce recipe yet? I can’t find it and want to serve it with your delicious meatballs.

        Reply
        • Jennifer says

          October 18, 2014 at 16:55

          I have not! It’s on my to do list…I should have it posted in the next couple of weeks. 🙂

          Reply
  15. Delores Pfister says

    September 15, 2014 at 12:01

    This sounds just like my recipe–but I never thought about using muffins tins. Much less clean up–I usually make about 6 doz at a time. If there are any left over–I freeze them.

    Reply
  16. Jenn says

    October 8, 2014 at 15:17

    These meatbalsl are AMAZING.
    I just pulled some out of the sauce to test them.
    I have no words.
    YUMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM.

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      October 8, 2014 at 17:44

      Yay! So excited you like them 🙂

      Reply
  17. char riippi says

    November 11, 2014 at 21:05

    Could your italian meatballs be used as a slider sandwich?

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      November 12, 2014 at 08:01

      Oh my goodness yes! We cut the leftover meatballs in half and then cover them with a little sauce and some parmigiana reggiano cheese and it is AMAZING!

      Reply
  18. Maggie May's Gifts says

    November 12, 2014 at 15:39

    I’ve never made these before but you make them possible 🙂 Trying them now! Thanks!

    Reply
  19. stuart says

    November 13, 2014 at 10:38

    what kind of italian sausage do you use? links which you cut up? I don’t recall buying ground italian sausage before.

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      November 13, 2014 at 10:42

      I buy ground italian sausage at my local Kroger store. It’s in the meat section and it should be near the regular ground beef. 🙂 Hope that helps!

      Reply
  20. Marianne says

    November 14, 2014 at 13:34

    Was looking for a meatball recipe to take to a birthday party and came across your site on pinterest. I just made these and I will say that they are probably the best meatballs I’ve ever tasted. Absolutely delish. The only thing I changed was baking them on a parchment lined cookie sheet. I shaped them with a “cookie” scoop. I used shredded cheese rather than grated and I wouldnt do that again. the Shredded melts just slightly.
    Thanks

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      November 14, 2014 at 17:03

      I am so happy you liked these! We made them over the weekend again…they are always a favorite here in our house.

      Reply
  21. Barbara says

    December 11, 2014 at 18:13

    I bake mine on a cookie sheet lined with foil in the oven. No clean up – just roll up the cooled foil and toss in the garbage pin.

    Reply
  22. Heather says

    January 6, 2015 at 09:52

    I just made these last night and they were awesome!! I didn’t have plain breadcrumbs so I used italian breadcrumbs and it was great. Thanks for the recipe.

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      January 6, 2015 at 15:41

      I am so glad you like them! If you have leftovers, add them to a hoagie bun with some sauce and mozzarella cheese for the best meatball sub you will ever taste 😉

      Reply
  23. Kristina says

    January 11, 2015 at 17:30

    I am making these now! I cannot wait to try them only 10 more minutes!

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      January 11, 2015 at 17:50

      You are going to LOVE them 🙂

      Reply
  24. Shannon says

    March 12, 2015 at 10:31

    These are amazing! I made them last night, put them on garlic bread with marinara sauce and melted provolone….hands down the best meatball sub I’ve ever had!! The whole family agrees.
    Thank you for the delicious recipe!

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      March 12, 2015 at 11:26

      I know! I seriously need to make these in the next few days. I haven’t had them in a while and now I am craving them. So glad you and your family love them as much as we do!

      Reply
  25. Carla says

    April 2, 2015 at 14:27

    We are having these for dinner tonight! I used my mini muffin tin & got 24 meatballs. We prefer ours smaller than golf balls! They were right about done in 25 mins. I’ve added them to my spaghetti sauce in the crockpot. It’s just waiting on everyone to get home!
    Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
  26. Marie@The Interior Frugalista says

    August 5, 2015 at 12:11

    Hi Jen, I just saw your delicious meatball recipe in your feature at Making It In The Mountains. It was great seeing you chosen as the featured blogger! Love how your blog name came about – too cute! I’ve pinned this recipe and plan on making them very soon – yum.

    Reply
  27. Jeni says

    August 7, 2015 at 06:11

    Amazing meatballs! I received the best complement a wife can get… better than moms! 🙂

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      August 7, 2015 at 09:58

      Whoa!!! (Just don’t brag to her about it,) 😉 Seriously, so glad you like them!

      Reply
  28. Rachel says

    August 11, 2015 at 15:40

    I have tried many meatball recipes, never quite getting things “just right” and I never take the time to leave comments but this time is different! These meatballs are fool proof and using the muffin tins is genius. They come out perfect, not falling apart like lots of recipes and no frying required. This is my go-to recipe from here on-thank you!

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      August 12, 2015 at 09:44

      I am so glad you love these as much as we do. They really are the most amazing Italian meatballs. Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment. 🙂

      Reply
  29. Kimberly says

    December 18, 2015 at 21:51

    I have adopted this recipe as my own and everyone loves it , but to tell you the truth I don’t care if anyone likes them or not I do!! I could never make meatballs right until I found this recipe. Tks for sharing! Yumm!

    Reply
  30. Lauren says

    March 30, 2016 at 09:27

    I play poker every Monday night and we rotate who hosts/provides food. Last June, I made these meatballs for meatball subs which were a HUGE hit. My friends have been begging me to make them again so their wish will finally be granted Monday night. However, I now get home like 2 min before poker starts so I have to cook these the night before. How do you recommend reheating them so that I don’t dry them out? Should I under-cook them a touch the night before so they finish cooking on Monday? They won’t have time to come to room temp before I reheat them 🙁 Or could I prepare them and place them in the muffin tin on Sunday then throw them in the oven when I get home on Monday?

    Thanks for the awesome recipe!

    Reply
    • Jennifer says

      March 31, 2016 at 14:04

      You can totally make these the day before, store them in the refrigerator, and then easily reheat the next day. (We love to eat these with spaghetti on day one, and then on day two we make sub sandwiches with them.) Heat them back up in the oven and cover with foil so that the moisture stays in while reheating. Hopefully that helps! 🙂

      Reply
  31. Karen M. says

    April 16, 2016 at 20:51

    So very YES! What an easy way to cook meatballs, and for all these years I had been frying or broiling them, dealing with the mess and splatter… ugh. This was so easy, and I thank you. 🙂

    Reply
  32. Stephanie Medart says

    May 12, 2016 at 12:51

    The muffin tin idea is genius!

    Reply

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