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1 Minute Meatballs Recipe

Whip up a delicious meal in minutes with this incredible shortcut! Skip the hours of meatball rolling and use pre-cooked sausage for incredibly flavorful 'meatballs' in your favorite dishes. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe is ideal for soups, stews, spaghetti, casseroles, or as an appetizer with your favorite dipping sauce. A time-saving trick that doesn't compromise on taste!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 13 mins
Calories 483.8 kcal
Protein 36g
Rating 4.0 (4 Reviews)
1 Minute Meatballs

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Passionate home cook & Forktionary contributor.

Ingredients for 1 Minute Meatballs

  • Sausage
  • Oil

How to Make 1 Minute Meatballs

  1. In a medium bowl, combine the crumbled cooked sausage, Parmesan cheese, parsley, oregano, and garlic powder.
  2. Season generously with salt and pepper to taste. Gently mix until well combined.
  3. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sausage mixture and cook for 5-7 minutes, breaking it up with a spoon, until heated through and slightly browned.
  4. Use immediately in your favorite soup, stew, spaghetti sauce, casserole, or serve as an appetizer with marinara sauce or your preferred dipping sauce.

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Small additions can make a big impact! Try a sprinkle of fresh herbs, a dash of your favorite spice blend, or a squeeze of citrus just before serving to really enhance the flavors of your dish.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

57 g

Sugar

0g

Fat

73g

Carbs

1g

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