Meatball Muffins

• 12 Meatballs
• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1/2 cup ricotta
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1/2 tsp garlic salt
• 1/2 tsp onion salt
• 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
• 1 large egg
• 1/4 cup plain breadcrumbs
• 2 tbsp chopped parsley
• 2 tsp each finely chopped oregano and basil
• 12 muffins
• 2/3 cup marinara sauce
• 2 large eggs
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 2 tbsp finely chopped basil, parsley and oregano
• 2 1/2 cup flour
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt

1. Preheat oven to 350.
2. Line baking sheet with parchment.
3. In large bowl, mix all ingredients by hand until well mixed.
4. Form into 12 meatballs and place on baking sheet.
5. Bake for 10 minutes.
6. Allow to cool.
7. In another bowl, stir together the marinara sauce, eggs, oil, mozzarella, 1/4 cup of parmesan and herbs.
8. Set aside
9. In a bowl, whisk the flour, baking powder and salt.
10. Stir in the marinara mixture until completely combined
11. Have prepared 12 count muffin tin.
12. Fill each tin about 1/2 full with the batter.
13. Place a cooled meatball in the batter with the top not covered.
14. Sprinkle meatballs with remaining parmesan and bake for 20 to 25 minutes.
15. Serve warm with additional marinara sauce for dipping.

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Taken from cookpad.com/us/recipes/357827-meatball-muffins (may not work)