How to Bake Meatballs

You’ll love this little trick for how to bake meatballs that are just as crispy and amazing as pan fried.

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Once you follow the steps for making and shaping the (very best) meatballs, we’ll show you how to bake the best meatballs.

INGREDIENTS

1

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2

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3

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4

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