Meatball Parmesan Dip

This meatball parmesan dip is basically some simple, and tasty, homemade meatballs, in a marinara sauce topped with cheese that is baked until the cheese has melted and then it’s enjoyed by scooping it up with crostini! Yum!

Meatball Parmesan Dip

ingredients

For the meatballs:

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 small onion, finely diced
• 4 cloves garlic, grated
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (gluten-free for gluten-free)
• 1/4 cup parmigiano reggiano (parmesan), grated
• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
• 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped (and/or basil) (optional)
• salt and pepper to taste

For the dip:

• 2 cups marinara sauce
• 2 cup mozzarella, shredded
• 1/2 cup parmigiano reggiano (parmesan), grated

directions

For the meatballs:

1. Mix everything, form into 1-2 tablespoon balls and either pan fry in oil over medium-heat until browned on all sides, about 2-4 minutes per side OR roast in a preheated 350F/180C oven until lightly golden brown, about 20-25 minutes.

For the dip:

2. Spread the marinara sauce over the bottom of one or more baking pans, top with the meatballs and cheese and bake in a preheated 350F/180C oven until the cheese has melted and the sides are bubbling, about 20-25 minutes, before serving with bread or toast for dipping!

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