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ricotta meatballs swimming in red sauce in a green cast iron skillet.

Cheesy Ricotta Meatball Skillet

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This cheesy ricotta meatball skillet recipe is one of my favorite easy dishes that's perfect when served as an appetizer or as a meal. I recommend serving it with griddle ciabatta, focaccia, hawaiian buns or even spaghetti.
Course Appetizer, dinner
Cuisine American, Italian
Keyword baked, meatballs
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients

For the Meatballs

For the Skillet

  • 1 24 oz jar Marinara Sauce room temp
  • ½ cup Ricotta Cheese
  • ½ cup Low Moisture Mozzarella shredded

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400F degrees.
  • Add all of the meatball ingredients to a large mixing bowl and mix until combined.
  • Roll into 1.5 inch golf ball sized balls and place in a greased oven safe baking dish.
  • Drizzle with olive oil and bake for 20 minutes then remove from the heat.
  • Pour a jar of marinara sauce over the top of the meatballs and add spoonfuls of the ricotta cheese and mozzarella all over the top.
  • Place the skillet back in the oven and cook until the sauce is bubbling, for about 5 more minutes at 400F degrees then finish under the broiler for 2-3 minutes or until the cheese is slightly browned,

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