Description
Philly cheesesteak garlic bread brings classic street flavors home with irresistible comfort. Melted provolone, tender beef, and crispy bread create a mouthwatering experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (453 grams) ground chicken
- 1 large egg
Cheeses:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup (25 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
Herbs, Seasonings, and Other Ingredients:
- 1 cup (30 grams) fresh spinach, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup (60 grams) breadcrumbs
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare a baking sheet by lining with parchment paper or lightly greasing to prevent sticking at 400F (200C).
- In a large mixing bowl, blend ground chicken, ricotta, spinach, Parmesan, egg, breadcrumbs, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper using gentle hand mixing to maintain meatball tenderness.
- Form uniform meatballs by scooping approximately 12 tablespoons of mixture and rolling into round shapes, strategically positioning them on the prepared baking sheet with adequate spacing.
- Optional: Lightly brush meatball surfaces with olive oil to enhance browning potential.
- Roast meatballs in preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, ensuring golden exterior and internal temperature reaches 165F (75C) when tested with a meat thermometer.
- Plate the hot meatballs, accompanying with marinara sauce for dipping or coating, and garnish with fresh basil leaves.
- Complement the dish by serving alongside pasta, zucchini noodles, or crusty bread for a satisfying meal experience.
Notes
- Ground turkey works perfectly as an alternative protein, maintaining similar texture and flavor profile for this dish.
- Squeeze excess water from spinach before mixing to prevent soggy meatballs and ensure a compact, well-bound mixture.
- Let meat mixture rest for 10 minutes before shaping to help ingredients bind better and improve overall meatball structure.
- Replace traditional breadcrumbs with gluten-free alternatives like almond flour or crushed gluten-free crackers for celiac-friendly option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 286 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg