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This Skillet Tomato Basil Meatballs is warm, cheesy and the perfect appetizer for a party, game day or for your family to enjoy. Tomato basil meatballs are cooked in a rich tomato sauce and topped with gooey, warm cheese and fresh basil. Pair it with warm baguette to create the perfect bite sized appetizer!
You really can’t beat a warm, gooey appetizer that comforts you on those cold winter days. Today’s Skillet Tomato Basil Meatballs does just that but is also perfect any time of the year.
It makes a great appetizer for a party {I am thinking a holiday party}, game day or for a family get together.
This appetizer uses 5 simple ingredients but packs in a lot of flavor.
Tomato Basil Turkey Meatballs are paired with rich tomato sauce and baked until warm, then topped with freshly shredded mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese and freshly chopped basil. This dish reminds me of this Easy Baked Rigatoni with Chicken Meatballs that I made recently but without the pasta. Pair this with warm, crusty baguette to make the perfect bite sized treat.
Recipe Ingredients
See full list of ingredients below in recipe card with exact measurements.
- Meatballs: This recipe uses pre-made chicken meatballs from the store. You also can use these Pork Meatballs, Air Fryer Meatballs or these Mediterranean Baked Turkey Meatballs.
- Tomatoes: The sauce uses tomato sauce which can be store-bough or a homemade sauce.
- Cheese: The meatballs and sauce are topped with mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese.
How to Make these Skillet Tomato Basil Meatballs
Step 1: Create Sauce: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
In a large cast iron skillet or oven safe dish spread 1 cup of tomato sauce. Place the chicken meatballs on top of the sauce following by another 1 cup of the sauce, spreading it evenly over the meatballs.
Step 2: Bake: Bake the meatballs for 15 minutes, or until warm.
Step 3: Add Cheese: Add the 1 cup of mozzarella cheese and return to the oven for 5 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbling.
Remove and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and fresh basil. Serve with crush, warm baguette bread.
Storage Tips
Store the leftover skillet meatballs in an airtight container for up to 4 days. You can reheat them in the microwave or in the oven.
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Skillet Tomato Basil Meatballs
Ingredients
- 12 ounces Tomato & Basil Chicken Meatballs
- 2 cups tomato sauce , of your choice {homemade or store-bought}, divided
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup basil, chopped
- baguette , for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a large cast iron skillet or oven safe dish spread 1 cup of tomato sauce. Place the chicken meatballs on top of the sauce following by another 1 cup of the sauce, spreading it evenly over the meatballs.
- Bake the meatballs for 15 minutes, or until warm.
- Add the 1 cup of mozzarella cheese and return to the oven for 5 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbling.
- Remove and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and fresh basil.
- Serve with crush, warm baguette bread.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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