the best meatballs

prep time 20 mins
total time 38 mins
makes 8

what you need

the best meatballs

2 lb. ground beef
1 pkg. (6 oz.) Stove Top Stuffing Mix for Chicken
1-1/4 cups water
2 eggs

make it

the best meatballs

HEAT oven to 400ºF.
LINE 2 (15x10x1-inch) pans with foil; spray with cooking spray. Mix ingredients until blended; shape into 32 (1-1/2-inch) balls, using 1/4 cup for each.
PLACE 16 meatballs in each prepared pan. Bake 16 to 18 min. or until done (160ºF).
COMBINE half the meatballs with Tomato-Basil Cream Sauce or Creamy Brown Gravy. (See Tips.) Cool remaining meatballs; freeze for later use. (See Tips.)

kraft kitchen tips

the best meatballs

Tomato-Basil Cream Sauce Mix 1 jar (14 oz.) spaghetti sauce, 2 oz. cubed Philadelphia Cream Cheese and 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh basil in large skillet; cook on medium-low heat 3 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally. Add 16 hot meatballs; stir to evenly coat. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup Kraft Grated Parmesan Cheese before serving. Makes 4 servings, 4 meatballs and 1/3 cup sauce each.
Creamy Brown Gravy Mix 1 jar (12 oz.) beef gravy, 1/2 cup Breakstone's or Knudsen Sour Cream and 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley in large skillet; cook on medium-low heat 3 min. or until heated through, stirring occasionally. Add 16 hot meatballs; stir to evenly coat. Makes 4 servings, 4 meatballs and 1/3 cup sauce each.
How to Freeze Meatballs Loosely pack cooled meatballs in freezer-weight resealable plastic bags. Lay bags flat in freezer so meatballs freeze individually. Store up to 3 months. Thaw in refrigerator several hours or overnight before using as desired.
Note If you don't have 2 (15x10x1-inch) pans, use any other shallow baking pans instead. Just make sure the meatballs are spread into a single layer in each pan.
Serving Suggestion Serve 4 meatballs and 1/3 cup Tomato-Basil Cream Sauce over 1 cup cooked fettuccine.

nutritional info

Calories 290
Total Fat 14 g
Saturated Fat 5 g
Cholesterol 125 mg
Sodium 390 mg
Carbohydrates 16 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Sugars 1 g
Protein 23 g
Vitamin A 0 %DV
Vitamin C 0 %DV
Calcium 4 %DV
Iron 15 %DV
Really easy and very flavor full. Very handy to have extra in the freezer. Works well with a can of Cream of Mushroom soup + 1/2 can of milk poured over and warmed up in the over too.I just love the flavor. It is so nice to have an extra meal in the freezer ready when you need it.Parmesan Spaghetti
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