Make-Ahead Meatballs Are Great for a Snack, Lunch, or Dinner

This easy meatball recipe should be in your collection. Tribune News Service

This foolproof meatball recipe makes enough to stash away for another day. These meatballs are great to have on hand for easy dinners but also make good impromptu appetizers.

Italian-Style Beef & Pork Meatballs

Serves 4

Active Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes

• 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 cup finely chopped onion
• 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs, preferably whole-wheat
• 3/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 3 large cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon ground pepper
• 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
• 1 1/2 pounds ground pork

Position racks in upper and lower thirds of the oven; preheat to 450 degrees F. Line two large, rimmed baking sheets with foil and coat with cooking spray.