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Cheesy Baked Meatballs

These cheesy baked meatballs are the sort of dinner that feels extra cosy without being hard work. Tender meatballs, rich tomato sauce and plenty of melty cheese is always a good idea, especially when there is crispy bread on the side.

It is simple, hearty and the kind of meal that goes down very well with the whole family. Big comfort food vibes, not a whole lot of fuss.

The meatballs cook straight in the sauce, which keeps them nice and tender and saves a bit of mucking around. You also get crispy bread on the side for scooping up all that extra sauce, which is never a bad thing.

Soaking the bread first helps keep the meatballs soft and juicy. Keep an eye on the bread while it bakes so it turns golden and crisp without catching.

Serve these bubbling hot with the crispy bread on the side. This is a great one for a cosy family dinner when you want something hearty and easy.

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Cheesy baked meatballs in tomato sauce with crispy bread
Steph de Sousa

Cheesy Baked Meatballs

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These cheesy baked meatballs are tender, saucy and full of comfort. Made with pork and veal mince, passata, basil and cheese, they are an easy family dinner that feels hearty and satisfying. Crispy bread on the side makes it even better.
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prep time Prep Time 20 minutes
setting time Setting Time
 30 minutes
total time Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 People
Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Calories: 678
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Ingredients
 

  • 500 g pork and veal mince
  • 1 French stick
  • 200 g feta cheese
  • 700 g tomato passata
  • 1 bunch basil
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • olive oil
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 bottle water
  • cheese

Method
 

  1. Cut a quarter of the French stick and break it into small pieces. Place in a bowl, pour over half a cup of water and soak for a few minutes.
  2. Mash the bread, then add feta, mince, salt and pepper. Mix well.
  3. Pour passata and half a bottle of water into an ovenproof pan.
  4. Rip in basil leaves, add salt, pepper and a drizzle of olive oil.
  5. Roll the mince mixture into meatballs and place them into the sauce.
  6. Pop the lid on and cook on medium heat for 30 minutes.
  7. Slice the remaining breadstick, spray with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and bake at 200C until golden.
  8. Top the meatballs with cheese, let it melt, then serve with crispy bread and plenty of sauce 😍

Nutrition

Calories: 678kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 37gFat: 38gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 2gCholesterol: 133mgSodium: 1095mgPotassium: 1215mgFiber: 5gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 1109IUVitamin C: 19mgCalcium: 370mgIron: 8mg

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cheesy Baked Meatballs

Why is the bread soaked first?

It helps soften the bread so it mixes through the meatballs and keeps them tender.

Yes. The bread is served on the side, but the meatballs and sauce work perfectly well on their own too.

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