Name: Make-Ahead Sheet-Pan Meatballs
Cook time: 45 minutes
Total time: 1 hour
Yield: Makes about 75
Ingredients: 2 cups coarsely torn white sandwich bread (from 2–3 slices); 1 1/2 cups whole milk; 3 lb. ground beef; 1 lb. sweet Italian sausage; 4 large eggs, beaten to blend; 1 1/2 cups finely grated Parmesan; 2 tsp. kosher salt; Extra-virgin olive oil (for greasing)

Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Olivia Mack Anderson

This is the simplest way to make a large batch of meatballs that you can turn into a variety of dinners, from pasta to soup to sandwiches. Stash them in the freezer so they’re ready to cook at a moment’s notice.

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