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Pepperoni Meatballs

Savory baked meatballs with diced pepperoni and mozzarella and served with marinara.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1/2 cup pepperoni diced
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup mozzarella diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 cup marinara

Method
 

  1. Heat oven to 400F and line a baking sheet.
  2. Mix the beef, pepperoni, breadcrumbs, egg, mozzarella, garlic, and seasoning.
  3. Roll into meatballs about 1.5 inches across.
  4. Arrange on the sheet.
  5. Bake 18 to 20 minutes until cooked through.
  6. Toss in warm marinara and serve with toothpicks.

Notes

Do not overmix the meat or the balls turn dense.