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Cheesy Baked Meatballs with Sweet Corn

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Ground Beef (80/20 blend)
  • 1/2 cup Breadcrumbs
  • 1 large Egg
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp Onion powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil (for searing)
  • 2 cups Sweet corn kernels (fresh or canned)
  • 1/2 cup Heavy cream
  • 1 cup Shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 2 tbsp Fresh parsley, finely chopped

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix with your hands just until combined.
  3. Shape the mixture into 8 large, equal-sized meatballs.
  4. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the meatballs and sear for 2–3 minutes per side until a deep brown crust forms. Remove from heat.
  5. In a medium bowl, stir together the sweet corn kernels and heavy cream with a pinch of salt.
  6. Pour the corn mixture into the bottom of an 8x11-inch ceramic baking dish.
  7. Arrange the seared meatballs evenly on top of the corn base.
  8. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese generously over the entire dish, covering the gaps between the meat.
  9. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes until the cheese is bubbling and golden brown at the edges
  10. Remove from the oven, let cool for 5 minutes, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve hot.