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Ed’s Ritz-y Meatballs

At a Glance

Prep
30 minutes
Cook
20 minutes
Yield
about 6 servings

Categories

  • Main Course

Cuisine

  • American

Difficulty

  • Easy

Dietary

  • Nut-free

Allergens

  • Contains or may contain: Milk
  • Eggs
  • Wheat
  • Possible Milk — check ingredient labels
  • Possible Eggs — check ingredient labels

Servings & Nutrition

Original recipe serves 6. Current scale: 1x.

Calories 410 per serving 2460 for selected servings
Fat 24.3g per serving 146g for selected servings
Sugar 5.8g per serving 35g for selected servings
Protein 20.8g per serving 125g for selected servings
Carbohydrates 26.3g per serving 158g for selected servings

Nutrition and servings are approximate based on the ingredient list. Please verify for dietary or medical needs.

Dad's secret ingredient; Ritz crackers add a buttery taste and a slightly crunchy texture.

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound of beef, ground (or a combination of beef and pork)
  • 1 sleeve of Ritz crackers, finely crushed
  • 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 2 egg(s), large
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons of Italian seasoning
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 cups of marinara sauce, homemade or store bought (Dad used Ragu)

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Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

  2. Prepare the Meatball Mixture: In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, crushed Ritz crackers, Parmesan cheese, eggs, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.

  3. Shape the Meatballs Shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter. Place them in a baking dish.

  4. Bake the Meatballs Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the meatballs are cooked through and golden brown.

  5. Prepare the Sauce In a saucepan simmer the sauce for 5-10 minutes.

  6. Combine Meatballs and Sauce Once the meatballs are done, transfer them to the simmering sauce. Gently coat the meatballs with the sauce.

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