Ingredients
1 lb. ground beef
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 large egg
1/3 c. bread crumbs
2 tbsp. freshly chopped parsley, plus more for garnish
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 tbsp. vegetable oil
Cooking spray
1 baguette, sliced 3/4"-thick
4 tbsp. (1/2 stick) melted butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp. Italian seasoning
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 c. freshly shredded mozzarella, divided
3 c. marinara sauce
Preparation
Step 1Preheat oven to 400°. Make meatballs: In a large bowl, combine ground beef, garlic, egg, bread crumbs, and parsley. Season generously with salt and pepper, then stir together until just combined. Form into 30 evenly sized balls.Step 2In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil. Cook meatballs, in two batches, until no pink remains, 6 to 7 minutes, then drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Step 3 Grease a 9"-x-13" baking dish with cooking spray. Place baguette slices in an even layer in the bottom of dish. In a medium bowl, stir together melted butter, garlic, and Italian seasoning and season with salt and pepper. Brush all over baguette. Top with 1 cup mozzarella, an even layer of marinara, meatballs, and remaining mozzarella. Step 4 Bake until cheese is melty, 12 to 15 minutes. Step 5 Garnish with parsley before serving.
Looking for a veggie side? Check out our smashed brussels sprouts—they’re a great supporting act.
