{"id":363,"date":"2026-04-24T18:33:40","date_gmt":"2026-04-24T18:33:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/viralarticle.it.com\/?p=363"},"modified":"2026-04-24T18:33:40","modified_gmt":"2026-04-24T18:33:40","slug":"baked-meatball-casserole-with-cheese","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/viralarticle.it.com\/?p=363","title":{"rendered":"Baked Meatball Casserole with Cheese"},"content":{"rendered":"
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This is a dish that you can just toss together and let the oven handle the rest. It fills you up, reheats well, and no one misses the pasta.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Serves 4 to 6 people. Ingredients<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Meatballs<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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1 pound of ground beef (80\/20 works best)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\u00bd pound of ground pork (or more beef if you want)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\u00bd cup of grated parmesan<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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One big egg<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\u00bc cup of heavy cream<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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1 tablespoon of finely chopped onion (optional but worth it)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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1 clove of garlic, chopped<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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1 tsp of Italian spices<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\u00be teaspoon of salt<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\u00bd tsp black pepper<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Casserole<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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1\u00bd to 2 cups of low-carb marinara, either Rao’s or homemade<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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2 cups of shredded mozzarella<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\u00bd cup of grated parmesan<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Grease with olive oil<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Oregano or parsley that has been dried for topping<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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How to do it<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Make the meatballs.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Set the oven to 400\u00b0F.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Mix all the meatball ingredients together in a big bowl, but don’t overwork them or they’ll be tough. You should roll the beef into balls the size of golf balls (approximately 14 to 16).<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Cook the meatballs in the oven<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Put the meatballs on a baking sheet coated with parchment paper and bake them for 15 to 18 minutes, or until they are cooked through and lightly browned. They don’t have to be flawless; they’ll finish cooking in the sauce.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Put the casserole together<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Set the oven to 375\u00b0F.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Grease a baking dish lightly. Put a thin layer of marinara sauce on the bottom. Put the meatballs in a single layer. Put the rest of the sauce on top.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Put in the cheese<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Evenly spread mozzarella over everything, then top with parmesan. If you wish, you can add a little bit of oregano or parsley.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Bake: Uncover and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbling and melted.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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If you want it to brown, broil it for 2 to 3 minutes at the end, but keep an eye on it.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Rest and serve<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Let it sit for five minutes before you serve it so it can set up.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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How I Serve It<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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With grilled zucchini or green beans<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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On top of cauliflower rice<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Or just take it out of the dish with a fork (no judgment)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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