Skillet Baked Meatballs and Cheese
If you are looking for a super-fast appetizer or a dinner idea to throw together, then this is it. Not only is this easy and fast, but it’s also delicious! This is not your ordinary meatball recipe. Skillet Baked Meatballs and Cheese is yummy comfort food at it’s best.
Skillet Baked Meatballs and Cheese is one of my go-to recipes when I need something quick for an appetizer or dinner. These are great for those times when you may have hungry kids, company to drop by, or those weeknights when you want something different.
Homemade meatballs are awesome for this recipe! They are really easy to make and absolutely delicious! I like to keep some on hand in the freezer for times when time is tight, and I am scrambling to get dinner ready or an appetizer made. Homemade meatballs are tender and juicy and, most of all, delicious! The meatballs are topped with cheese and baked in a rich tomato sauce. Oh my!
But, if you don’t have time to make homemade meatballs–no worries. There are some delicious frozen meatballs in the freezer section of your local grocery store. Absolutely no judgment here if you go for the frozen kind. I completely understand how there are just not enough hours on some days to get everything done.
This is a super-fast recipe for me. I just grab those meatballs out of the freezer and warm them up, dump some sauce over the top and add some cheese. Boom! I let the oven do the rest of the work for me.
I believe you will find this recipe will become a family favorite. Everything about this dish yells comfort food.
For delicious meatballs, check out my recipe for Classic Baked Meatballs.
Ingredients Needed for Skillet Baked Meatballs and Cheese
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20-24 Meatballs (cooked)
1 (24 ounces) jar spaghetti sauce
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (I used Italian 4 cheese)
Instructions for making Meatballs and Cheese
Heat oven to 375 degrees. In a large ovenproof skillet, add 1/2 cup sauce to the bottom of the skillet. Arrange meatballs on top of the sauce. Cover the meatballs with the remaining sauce. Place into the oven and bake for about 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and top with cheese. Return to the oven for about 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Remove from the oven and serve.
Tip: Cast iron is my favorite cookware in the kitchen. You can go from oven to table. I like to use a cast-iron skillet for this recipe. I can cook and serve in the same dish. Although you could certainly transfer to a pretty party platter if so desired.
Cooking Tips:
Homemade meatballs are awesome in this recipe. Feel free to make your own from scratch. Many people, including me at times, don’t have time to make all party food from scratch–especially during the holiday season. So, I take advantage of frozen meatballs from time to time. There are some really good frozen meatballs to choose from in the freezer aisle.
Choose your favorite spaghetti sauce. I love chunky spaghetti sauce. You decide and choose your favorite.
Cheese–While you could undoubtedly grate your cheese, pre-shredded cheese will save on time. The choice is yours.
Use an ovenproof skillet. If I can cook and serve from the same dish, fabulous! Less mess and less to clean up.
How to Serve Skillet Baked Meatballs and Cheese
The choices are endless as to what to serve with this dish.
Add toothpicks for the perfect appetizer.
Make a sub sandwich by stuffing some rolls full of meatballs and cheese.
Serve over noodles.
Serve as a main dish along with rice and corn casserole or corn on the cob.
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Skillet Baked Meatballs and Cheese
Ingredients
- 20-24 Cooked meatballs
- 1 24 ounces spaghetti sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese I used Italian 4 Cheese
Instructions
- Heat oven to 375 degrees. In a large ovenproof skillet, add 1/2 cup sauce to the bottom of the skillet. Arrange meatballs on top of the sauce. Cover the meatballs with the remaining sauce. Place into the oven and bake for about 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and top with cheese. Return to the oven for about 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Remove from the oven and serve.
Just reading through your post and my mouth is watering. These sound amazing and I can’t wait to try them.
The men in my life would absolutely love this as an appetizer. So deliciously cheesy!
This goes very fast as an appetizer or as a topping to spaghetti. I got two thumbs up for this dish.
These meatballs were soooo good! I may have used a little more cheese because…well, cheese! Delicious!
This sounds perfect for gatherings. Thanks for sharing
Serve this with garlic toast and a salad and you have a quick and easy dinner. Love it!!