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How To Freeze Meatballs

It's easy to freeze meatballs to have on hand for a busy weeknight supper or a quick appetizer. Check out our tips on how to freeze meatballs (raw or cooked)!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: How To Freeze Meatballs
Servings: 20 servings
Calories: 142kcal
Author: Erica Walker

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 pound ground pork
  • 1 onion (grated)
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 2 eggs
  • 3 tablespoons crushed garlic
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400-degrees.
    Mix all ingredients together until combined (avoid over mixing).
    A gloved hand mixing ingredients together in a bowl to make meatballs
  • Using a cookie scoop or your hands, roll meat into 1" balls and place on a parchment lined baking sheet about 1/4"-1/2" apart.
    A cookie scoop scooping meat from a glass bowl with formed meatballs on a baking sheet ready to bake and freeze
  • Bake at 400 degrees for 15-20 minutes or until just cooked through.
    Rows of uncooked meatballs on a lined baking sheet
  • Remove from oven and place meatballs on paper towels to absorb excess grease. Allow to cool for 10 minutes.
    Meatballs that have been baked on a lined cookie sheet being prepared to be frozen
  • Line baking sheet with more parchment paper (if the pan is still hot, run cold water over it until cool). Place meatballs on parchment and freeze for 3-4 hours.
    Meatballs that have been baked on a lined cookie sheet that have been frozen and ready to be bagged
  • After 3-4 hours, place frozen meatballs in a gallon-sized freezer-safe Ziploc bag and freeze for up to 3 months.
    Frozen meatballs being pulled from a freezer bag, ready to be reheated and eaten

Nutrition

Calories: 142kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 54mg | Potassium: 146mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 24IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg