How to Make the Easiest Drop Meatballs

Test cook Ashley Moore shows Bridget how to make the easiest-ever Drop Meatballs.

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[ScottHowe-uobq]

I make this all the time. My family loves it. I'm a teacher, so I work at camp during the summer where we have cookouts over a fire in the woods for about 15 kids. I make a double batch and reheat it over the fire and they devour it!

[bakugoukatsuki]

I've made the drop meatball recipe several times and love it. Best recipe for meatballs I've ever tried.

[bonniee]

My husband and I have been big fans of ATK for years! We were excited to learn we had access to an ATK station on our new smart TV. We watched this video last week, and I'm cooking poached meatballs as you instructed as I type. I told my best friend about the show . She told me that this is the way her Italian mother-in-law showed her how to make meatballs.

[maryphelps]

Looks like a great Slow Cooker recipe with multiple options ! Freezes easily for sure! Thanks!

[conradkappel]

Love Bridget...beautiful, incredibly talented cook who's not afraid to eat great food!!!

[dannysunay]

I love Ashley, she is so fun! And a great cook as well. Her laughter is so infectious! I want to propose!😏😏

[MrBigdon]

This was my first time making meatballs they were great.

[CYMBALPLAYER]

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[ScottWilliamson]

I am an excellent cook, thanks to ATK and Bridget.

[lcub]

I use a mixture of pork veal and beef - best ! never tried with saltines before -- Now I will try - my parents Italian and we always did drop meatballs - soft and delicious

[grtgirly]

This is the best recipe. I have been making this sauce and meatballs for a year or so now and always get rave reviews. The only difference for me is using grass fed ground beef I will cook it longer in the oven to tenderize the beef.

[jamesdooling]

I always watch your videos when I see the glorious red curls in the thumbnail. Cheers!

[tinyantwatchingu]

Thanks for the wonderful recipe. But, I am always amazed how clean is your oven. Do you do any video how to clean an oven especially the control thermometer inside the oven? Thanks!

[tkkcali]

It’s a great way to make the meatballs. So tender.

[yolandadouglas]

Looks delicious! Can I use ground turkey instead of beef?

[grtgee]

And another one😁
I wish I was the supervisor and had to taste all the food, that's the job I want😏

[mtbroshow]

Just made a triple batch today. Best meatballs ever.

[Km]

This is a great recipe and I recently made it for the first time. Just one note: make sure you skim the fat from the top of the sauce when it comes out of the oven. The meat (85/15) releases all of its fat into the sauce, which is a lot. Another tip is to add a little sugar. There are no chopped sautéed onions so the sauce is missing a little of the sweetness that I’m used to.

[bigsistermaria]

Yes she is right don't overwork your meat . What I do to avoid overworking the meat . Mix, bread crumbs, or saltines, milk, cheese, oregano, salt, pepper, garlic and whatever seasons you prefer. Mix well then add meat. This way allows no over mixing.

[callahanauto]

You need three cans of tomatoes for this recipe, and you have to skim the fat off the top of the sauce. Once you do that, it's good. I like sauteed then pureed onion and chopped parsley in the meatball mix.