asiago fresh herb meatballs
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Oh, you’re gonna never need another meatball recipe other than this asiago fresh herb meatballs one! Believe me, you’ll get rave reviews!
Meatballs with Asiago Cheese
Meatballs are such a comfort food for me. I mean who doesn’t love a good meatball.
Italian Meatball Recipes
It’s like a ball filled with so much flavor, and my asiago fresh herb meatballs have even more flavor than you’d typically expect in a meatball!
Meatballs in Oven
That’s probably because of the abundance of fresh herbs and the asiago cheese.
And, these meatballs are going to be baked in the oven making it pretty simple and easy.
Italian Meatballs
If you’re not familiar with asiago, yeah, one of my favorite cheeses, it’s an Italian cow’s milk cheese.
And, the texture of this cheese changes depending upon the aging or maturity of it. And, in my opinion, Italian meatballs are great with asiago cheese.
Asiago Cheese Recipes Pasta
If you get a ‘young’ asiago, called asiago pressato, you’re going to have something more buttery and sweeter.
What to do with Asiago Cheese
And, if the cheese ages, you’ll have a more pronounced flavor, firm and crumbly and perfect in so many cooking applications as well as serving on a cheese tray with fruit, nuts, dried meats and more.
Aged asiago has hints of dried fruit and more saltiness, which I love!
Best Seasoning for Italian Meatballs
Now, these fresh herb meatballs are perfect for asiago cheese.
Just chop and crumble the cheese and it works into the meat mixture with no problems.
Garlic and Herb Meatballs
In fact, we’re going to use less of breadcrumbs, or in this recipe crushed oats or saltine crackers, because the cheese acts like a binder of all the ingredients.
These little nuggets and flicks of cheese melt in the meatballs as they cook and adds to the deliciousness!
Best Herb Meatballs
These asiago fresh herb meatballs are just so easy and simple to make.
Truly, you don’t need any real ‘cooking skills’ and after watching the video I’ve done on the recipe, you’ll be a pro!
And, because I love love meatballs so much, you might want to take a look at some of my other recipes!
Blueberry Street Roll Ups~kids love them!
asiago fresh herb meatballs
Ingredients
- Start Oven on Broil then Preheat to 350
- 1 lb. beef, ground 100% grassfed
- 1 lb. pork, ground
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup aged asiago cheese, chopped into pebbly texture
- ½ cup Greek yogurt, plain
- 1 cup sweet onions, finely minced
- 1 cup breadcrumbs, see notes for substitutions
- ¾ cup fresh herbs, equal amounts of basil, oregano, flat parsley, lemon thyme + more for garnish
- 1 tsp. sea salt
- 1 tsp. coarse ground pepper
- ½ tsp. red chili flakes
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 jar (28 oz.) Marinara sauce, organic brand
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the beef, pork, eggs, asiago cheese, yogurt, onions, breadcrumbs, herbs, salt, pepper and red chili flakes.
- Blend well. Form in to equal size meatballs. About fifteen to eighteen. Pour the olive oil into an 11 x 17 glass casserole dish. Place the meatballs in the dish.
- Put the meatballs about 16”-18” from the broiler. Let them brown for about 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from the oven.
- Pour the marinara sauce on the meatballs. Cover the dish tightly with foil. Cook in preheated 350 oven for 20 to 25 minutes. Remove and let the meatballs rest for about 10 minutes.
- Serve with fresh herb garnish and more grated asiago cheese.
Notes
Substitutions for breadcrumbs: whole oats quickly pulsed in food processor to make into a finer mixture, saltines finely crushed, cooked rice finely chopped.
Marinara substitution: Crushed (or whole) San Marzano Tomatoes (28 oz. can) + 2 cups water or bone broth
These meatballs keep well for several days. You might find that you need to add more marinara sauce to them. So, have an extra jar on hand!
Like most sauces and meatballs, these are better on day two!
Try making great meatball sandwiches or use the meatballs, sliced or diced, on pizza!
My broiler doesn’t work? Would pan fry and then bake be a substitute or what would you suggest?
For sure, you could pan fry. I’ve also rolled the meatballs and cooked them in the marinara sauce on low and slow. Be sure to add more bone broth or water as needed. xoxx ally
Is this recipe in the cookbook:)???
Hi, Catherine, no it isn’t! I have sooooooooo many wonderful recipes on this website. Thanks for tracking this one down. It’s one of my faves! xoxx ally
My dad is a picky eater. I am not a great cook, but I am not terrible either. He had 5 good size meatballs and said I could make them again. This is high praise. Thank you.
Ohhhhhhhhhhh, Marlene! Please give your daddy a big Mama Ally hug!! Thank you so so much. I’m very honored!! xoxx
Love your recipes like to print so I can repeat but hate all the advertising while printing uses so much ink
Hi! There should be a feature where you can eliminate those things. I’ll check w/my support w/your concerns! Thanks so so much! Yes, we don’t want to waste ink! xo ally
Love your addition of the asiago Ally
Thank you, Misbah! It really adds a huge flavor pack to those meatballs!! xo
Love this recipe for meatballs. Love the herbs, the yogurt along with the cheese and a variety of meat. So good!!
Oh, Miss Pea! You make me so happy! Thank you Thank you!! xoxo
So tempting, Ally! I need to make this as soon as possible! I am always looking for great recipes to help make dinner for my son whose back home for a couple of days! I bet the Asiago cheese is a great addition to these meatballs! Thank you for sharing, Ally!
Hadia! Thank you so very much…I sure hope you give these meatballs a try. Yes, the asiago just adds so much. And, I made them into dinner size, so a couple of meatballs and you’re in business. I used leftovers for sandwiches!
I’m with Claudia, please pass me a bowl and fork. Thanks! 🙂
I sure will, MIss Christine! Plenty for all of us!! 🙂
I’m a meatball lover and these look fabulous
Thanks, luv! They really are some fine tastin’ meatballs!! xo ~ally
I don’t think I would be able to stop at that one bowl.. pass me a fork please! WOW
Oh, now that’s a HUGE compliment coming from you, the Italian Diva!! Thank you, luv! xox