your-holiday-favorite-baked-meatball-casserole
Ingredients
* 2cups cubed fresh sliced bread, crusts removed
* ¼ cup milk
* 1 small yellow onion, grated
* 1 large egg
* 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
* 1 pound ground beef
* ½ pound ground pork
* 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
* 1 teaspoon salt
* ¼ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
* 2 cups marinara sauce
* 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
* chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
* Preheat oven to 400˚F.
* In a large mixing bowl combine bread cubes and milk; let stand 5 minutes, or until the bread has absorbed all the milk.
* Using two forks, shred the bread into tiny pieces and add grated onions, egg, garlic, beef, pork, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; mix it all together until thoroughly incorporated.
* Chill mixture for 15 minutes so it’s easier to roll the meatballs.
* Form the mixture into 18 to 24 meatballs, they should be about the size of a ping pong ball.
* Arrange the meatballs in a baking dish.
* Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through.
* Remove from oven.
* Add marinara sauce over the meatballs.
* Top with shredded mozzarella.
* Bake for an additional 6 to 8 minutes, or until sauce is heated through and cheese is melted.
* Garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
* Serve.
