Meatball on End

Elevate your dinner table with "Meatball on End," a fun and flavorful twist on the classic meatball recipe that delivers big on taste and presentation. Featuring juicy, Parmesan-infused ground beef meatballs seared to golden perfection and finished in a rich marinara sauce, this dish is thoughtfully served upright on toasted baguette rounds for a delightfully playful touch. Topped with gooey mozzarella, a fresh basil garnish, and a lavish drizzle of marinara, these individual servings are as visually striking as they are delicious. Perfect for a casual dinner or an impressive appetizer, this recipe comes together quickly with just 15 minutes of prep time and is sure to be a hit with the whole family. Serve these savory bites piping hot for an elegant take on comfort food! Keywords: meatball recipe, easy dinner ideas, Parmesan meatballs, meatball appetizers, marinara sauce recipes.

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams Ground beef
• 100 grams Breadcrumbs
• 50 grams Grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 large Egg
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 200 ml Marinara sauce
• 4 pieces Sliced baguette or small bread rounds
• 50 grams Mozzarella cheese
• 4 leaves Fresh basil

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper.

Step 3

Mix the ingredients thoroughly until well combined.

Step 4

Shape the mixture into 4 large meatballs, ensuring they are tightly packed and even in size.

Step 5

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 6

Sear the meatballs in the skillet, turning occasionally, until they are browned on all sides (about 5 minutes).

Step 7

Transfer the browned meatballs to a baking dish and spoon marinara sauce over and around them.

Step 8

Bake the meatballs in the oven for 15 minutes or until they are cooked through.

Step 9

While the meatballs are baking, lightly toast the bread slices until golden brown.

Step 10

Place a slice of toast on each serving plate and sprinkle with a small amount of grated mozzarella cheese.

Step 11

Once the meatballs are cooked, carefully place one meatball upright on each piece of toast (hence 'Meatball on End').

Step 12

Garnish each meatball with a spoonful of marinara sauce, a fresh basil leaf, and additional grated Parmesan, if desired.

Step 13

Serve immediately and enjoy your playful presentation of this classic dish!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1126.8 grams (1126.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2597

Total Fat 162.20g	208%
Saturated Fat 59.90g	300%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.00g
Cholesterol 656mg	219%
Sodium 6462mg	281%
Total Carbohydrate 150.70g	55%
Dietary Fiber 9.90g	35%
Total Sugars 16.30g
Protein 151.20g	302%

Vitamin D 62IU	309%
Calcium 1103mg	85%
Iron 17mg	94%
Potassium 1553mg	33%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 54.7%

Protein: 22.7%

Carbs: 22.6%