Description
These Giant Lazy Meatballs are a hearty and delicious twist on the classic meatball recipe. They are juicy, flavorful, and perfect for a comforting dinner.
Ingredients
– 4 large slices stale white bread, crusts removed
– 1/2 cup milk
– 1 pound ground beef
– 1 pound ground pork
– 2 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
– 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
– 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
– 1 teaspoon onion powder
– 1 teaspoon garlic powder
– 1 pinch cayenne pepper
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
– 1/3 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley (optional)
– 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
For the Top:
– 2 cups tomato sauce
– 2 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
– 1/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
– 1 tablespoon chopped fresh Italian parsley
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, soak the bread in milk until softened.
2. Add the ground beef, ground pork, salt, pepper, oregano, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, olive oil, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, parsley, and eggs. Mix well.
3. Shape the mixture into large meatballs and place them in a baking dish. Pour tomato sauce over the meatballs.
4. Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F for about 45 minutes.
5. Sprinkle the shredded Monterey Jack cheese and grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese over the meatballs and bake for an additional 15 minutes.
6. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a spicy kick, add more cayenne pepper to the meatball mixture.
- You can serve these meatballs over pasta or with crusty bread for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 110mg