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Cheesy baked meatballs are a grilled dish that is unusual and unique, promising to be addictive! Today, let’s cook with TasteVN to make this delicious, rich dish right away!
Ingredients for Cheesy Baked Meatballs Serves 3
Ground pork 300 grams Mozzarella cheese 200 grams Chicken egg 1 piece Breadcrumbs 1/2 cup Minced garlic 10 grams Salt 1/2 teaspoon Oregano leaves 1 teaspoon Ground pepper 1/2 teaspoon Chili sauce 2 teaspoons Honey 2 teaspoons
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Tips for choosing good pork:
- Color: if it is fresh pork, it will have a dry film, bright red color, and the surface will be slightly tight. When cutting the meat, the cut surface will be bright pink, with pale pink skin that is soft. The fat part is light in color, firm, and has a characteristic aroma. The joint parts are smooth and clear. The bone marrow sticks tightly to the tube wall and is transparent.
- Elasticity: press your finger into the meat and then release it. If it doesn’t leave a fingerprint, the meat is elastic quickly and has a bright red color, then it is fresh meat; if the meat leaves a fingerprint, it is spoiled and should not be bought!
- For this dish, you can buy ground pork that is already minced or buy the meat and grind it yourself.
How to make Baked Cheese Meatballs
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Marinate the meat
Crack 1 egg into a bowl containing the ground meat. Next, add 10 grams of minced garlic, 1/2 bowl of breadcrumbs, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of ground pepper, 1 teaspoon of Oregano leaves, 2 teaspoons of chili sauce, and 2 teaspoons of honey.
Mix well and marinate for 30 minutes to let the meat absorb the spices.
Information about Oregano leaves:
- Oregano leaves are an herb commonly used in cooking, and its Vietnamese name is kinh giới cay. With its distinctive flavor, Oregano leaves are often used in grilled or baked dishes. Additionally, the wonderful flavor of oregano will also be a “great assistant” for pasta sauces.
- You can easily find pre-ground dry Oregano leaves at reputable supermarkets and convenience stores.
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Fry the meat
Take a moderate amount of meat, shape it into a round ball with your hands, making sure to pack it tightly so that it doesn’t break or crumble while frying.
Heat another pan on the stove and add cooking oil. Once the oil is hot, add the meatballs and fry until they are golden brown on both sides, then remove them. Let them drain for about 5 minutes.
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Layer the cheese
Place the fried meat into a tray. Add a cup of ketchup on top, using a spoon to spread the sauce evenly over the meat.
The next step is to cover the surface with 200 grams of Mozzarella cheese.
Wrap the tray of meat tightly with aluminum foil.
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Baking cheesy meatballs
To prepare for baking the cheesy meatballs, you need to preheat the oven to 200 degrees Celsius for 10 minutes. Then, place the cheesy meatballs in the oven and bake at 200 degrees Celsius for 30 minutes.
After that, take the tray of meatballs out of the oven and remove the layer of aluminum foil on top. Put the tray of meatballs back in the oven and bake for another 5 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius to finish.
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Final product
The successfully baked cheesy meatballs have a layer of melted cheese that is golden and glossy on top with a rich sweet and salty flavor, very appealing, the meat is tender and not at all dry, incredibly delicious. You can serve it with bread or hot rice, both are fantastic!
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Hopefully, with the above guide, you will know how to make the dish baked cheese meatballs crispy and delicious. TasteVN wishes you success!
*Refer to images and recipes from the YouTube channel: Feedy Delicious Food
