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a spoonful of meatballs in sauce with cheese on top.

Cheesy Skillet Meatballs

Carolyn
Craving something rich and comforting? These skillet meatballs simmer in marinara and get topped with a melty mixture of ricotta and mozzarella. It’s indulgent, cheesy, and comes together with minimal effort - all in one skillet.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 6 servings
Calories 519 kcal

Equipment

  • large 12-inch oven-safe skillet

Ingredients
  

For the meatballs:

  • 1½ pounds ground sirloin
  • ½ cup shredded parmesan cheese
  • ¼ cup quick-cooking oats
  • 1 teaspoon minced parsley
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 large egg whisked

For the ricotta mixture:

  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ cup shredded mozzarella
  • ½ cup shredded parmesan
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt

For topping:

  • 28 ounces marinara sauce
  • ¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • shredded parmesan

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • In a large mixing bowl, add all the ingredients for the meatballs. Use clean hands to mix until combined. 
  • Use a small cookie scoop to make 27 meatballs, approximately 1 ½-inches in diameter. Put them on a plate and set aside. (The meatballs should be on the smaller side) 
  • In a medium bowl, make the ricotta mixture. Mix the ricotta cheese, egg, ½ cup parmesan, ½ cup of mozzarella, and ¼ teaspoon of kosher salt. 
  • Heat a large 12-inch, oven-safe nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add a tablespoon of olive oil. Carefully arrange all the meatballs in the hot skillet. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Use a small spatula or tongs to carefully flip the meatballs over. Cook for 2 more minutes. If there’s a lot of grease in the skillet, carefully tilt the skillet slightly and use a heat-proof spoon to remove the grease. 
  • Remove the skillet from the heat. The meatballs won't be cooked all the way through yet. Add the marinara sauce to the skillet. Use a spatula to spread it around evenly. 
  • Drop large spoonfuls of the ricotta mixture over the sauce. Top with the remaining shredded mozzarella. Sprinkle parmesan evenly over top. 
  • Place the skillet in the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes. Turn the broiler on and broil for 2 minutes. Use oven mitts to carefully remove the skillet from the oven. 
  • Serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 519kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 40gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 184mgSodium: 1474mgPotassium: 846mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1135IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 424mgIron: 4mg
Keyword cheesy meatballs, skillet meatballs
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