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Baked French Onion Meatballs

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🧅 Baked French Onion Meatballs combine tender meatballs with rich, savory flavors from caramelized onions, herbs, and cheese.
🧀 This recipe offers a delicious blend of textures and tastes, perfect for a comforting dinner or elegant appetizer.

  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

– 1 1/4 pounds ground chicken or ground beef

– 1 slice soft whole grain bread

– 1 large egg

– Pinch of salt and pepper

– 6 tablespoons butter

– 3-4 sweet onions

– 3/4 cup dry white wine

– 3 cloves garlic

– 2 cups cremini or wild mushrooms (sliced)

– 2 tablespoons fresh thyme

– 2 tablespoons fresh sage

– 2 1/2 cups broth (chicken, beef, or vegetable)

– 1/4 cup whole milk, cream, or canned coconut milk

– 6 slices crusty French bread

– 1 cup shredded cheese (Gruyere, Swiss, or mozzarella recommended)

Instructions

1-Getting started with baked French onion meatballs is straightforward and fun, especially if you’re new to the kitchen. Begin by preheating your oven to 375°F (190°C) and preparing your ingredients like chopping onions and mincing garlic for even flavor distribution. This step sets the stage for that rich, savory baked French onion meatballs experience.

2-Next, in a skillet, sauté the onions until they’re caramelized, which brings out the sweet depth that defines these meatballs. For more on perfecting this, visit the right way to caramelize onions. Then, mix your ground meat with the sautéed onions, garlic, bread, egg, and seasonings in a bowl, being gentle to keep the texture tender.

3-Form the mixture into meatballs and place them on a baking sheet, then top with cheese for that gooey finish. Bake until done, and let them rest before serving. This method works well for savory baked French onion meatballs and pairs great with sides from our site, like baked pasta recipes for a complete meal.

4-First, preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare all ingredients by finely chopping onions and mincing garlic. In a skillet, sauté onions until caramelized for that signature baked French onion meatballs flavor. In a large bowl, combine ground meat, sautéed onions, garlic, bread, egg, salt, pepper, and other ingredients, mixing gently.

5-Form into 1.5-inch meatballs and place on a greased sheet. Sprinkle with cheese and bake for 20-25 minutes. Finally, remove and let rest. Remember, for low-calorie versions, adjust as needed to keep things light.

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Notes

🧄 Use fresh herbs for more vibrant flavor.
🍞 Toast bread well to add a nice texture contrast.
🧈 Caramelize onions slowly for maximum sweetness and depth.

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cooking Time: 45 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baking and sautéing
  • Cuisine: French-inspired
  • Diet: Contains meat and dairy

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1-2 meatballs with bread and cheese