Easy Cheesy Penny Panko Meatballs

Looking for a quick and delicious appetizer or a fun twist for your next pasta night? Say hello to Easy Cheesy Penny Panko Meatballs—the perfect recipe to impress your family or guests with minimal effort! 🍝

Bonus: these meatballs freeze like a dream, so you can always have some on hand for those last-minute cravings or surprise guests.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup Penny Panko (Piedmont Pennies in crunchy form!)
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 lb ground beef or ground turkey (don’t go too lean for max flavor)
• 1/8 tsp salt
• black pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Blend your Penny Panko in a blender or food processor for a finer consistency. In a medium bowl, mix the Panko crumbs with milk and let it sit for 10-15 minutes to soak up all that goodness.

2. Preheat your oven to 350°F.

3. Combine the ground beef or turkey, salt, and pepper with the Panko mixture. Mix until just combined. Shape the mixture into 36 meatballs (about 1 inch each) and arrange them in a single layer on a foil-covered, rimmed baking sheet.

4. Bake for 20 minutes or until fully cooked (internal temp of 160°F).

And that’s it! Easy, cheesy, and oh-so-satisfying. 😋

We’d love to see your creations! Don’t forget to tag us @piedmontpennies when you share your delicious Penny Panko Meatballs with the world!