Valentine Monster Meatballs
Valentine Monster Meatballs are a whimsical take on traditional meatballs, perfect for adding fun to your Valentine’s Day celebrations. These juicy bites, made from ground beef and seasoned breadcrumbs, are shaped into playful forms and decorated to delight guests of all ages. Whether served at a romantic dinner or a festive gathering, they promise an unforgettable culinary experience that will leave everyone smiling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (lean)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (plain or Italian-seasoned)
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 cups marinara sauce (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- In a large bowl, mix together ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning until well combined.
- Form the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place them in the prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until they reach an internal temperature of 160°F (70°C).
- While the meatballs bake, heat the marinara sauce in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Serve warm meatballs drizzled with marinara sauce and garnish as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 meatballs (130g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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