Ingredients
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Ground beef | 1 pound |
| Italian breadcrumbs | 1/2 cup |
| Parmesan cheese, grated | 1/4 cup |
| Egg | 1 large |
| Garlic, minced | 2 cloves |
| Salt | 1 teaspoon |
| Black pepper | 1/2 teaspoon |
| Texas toast | 8 slices |
| Marinara sauce | 2 cups |
| Mozzarella cheese, shredded | 2 cups |
| Olive oil | 2 tablespoons |
If you’re feeling adventurous, you can swap the ground beef for ground turkey for a leaner option. Mama Lou always said, “A recipe is just a guide,” and she encouraged experimenting with ingredients to suit our tastes.
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic, salt, and black pepper until well combined. Shape into meatballs.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Brown the meatballs on all sides.
- Place Texas toast slices on a baking dish. Top with browned meatballs and pour marinara sauce over them.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the top and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes to the meatball mixture.
- Use fresh basil as a garnish for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: undefined
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: undefined
- Sodium: undefined
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: undefined
- Unsaturated Fat: undefined
- Trans Fat: undefined
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: undefined
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: undefined