Ultimate Baked Cheesy Meatballs with Roasted Peppers: An Easy Sheet Pan Dinner

Introduction

Looking for a mouth-watering, crowd-pleasing dinner or appetizer that’s easy to clean up? These Ultimate Baked Cheesy Meatballs with Roasted Peppers are your answer! Perfectly seasoned, juicy homemade meatballs are baked to perfection alongside colorful bell peppers, then topped with a generous blanket of melted, gooey cheese. This sheet pan recipe minimizes cleanup and maximizes flavor, making it ideal for a weeknight family meal, game day appetizer, or potluck contribution. It’s a guaranteed hit!

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Ingredients

For the Meatballs

• 2 lbs (approx. 900g) Ground Meat (a mix of 1 lb Ground Beef and 1 lb Ground Pork/Sausage offers the best flavor and moisture)

• 1/2 cup Breadcrumbs (Panko or Italian seasoned)

• 1/4 cup Milk (whole milk is best for juiciness)

• 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese

• 1 large Egg, lightly beaten

• 2 cloves Garlic, minced

• 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley, finely chopped

• 1 tsp Italian Seasoning

• 1 tsp Kosher Salt

• 1/2 tsp Black Pepper

• 1/2 tsp Smoked Paprika (optional, for depth of flavor)

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