Tender AI Bites

A little slice of AI love.<br><br> How to make Tender AI Bites:<br><br>Ingredients<br><br>2 pounds ground beef<br><br>1/4 cup breadcrumbs<br><br>1 egg<br><br>1/5 cup milk<br><br>1 cup grated cheddar<br><br>1 cup grated mozzarella<br><br>1/4 cup grated Parmesan<br><br>1 minced onion<br><br>1 minced garlic clove<br><br>1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley<br><br>Salt and pepper<br><br>1/4 cup olive oil<br><br>1/4 cup marinara sauce<br><br>1 ball of mozzarella cheese<br><br>1/4 cup chopped parsley<br><br>1/4 cup chopped basil<br><br>Instructions<br><br>1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).<br><br>2. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, onion, garlic, salt and pepper, and parsley. Mix well with a spoon or your hands until it forms a sticky dough.<br><br>3. Use your hands to shape the dough into small balls, about 1 and 1/2 inches (4 cm) in diameter. You should end up with around 20-25 meatballs.<br><br>4. Place the meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving about 1 inch (3 cm) of space between each.<br><br>5. Drizzle the olive oil over the meatballs and gently roll them around to coat evenly.<br><br>6. Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until they're cooked through and lightly browned on the outside.<br><br>7. While the meatballs are baking, heat the marinara sauce in a large skillet over medium heat.<br><br>8. Once the meatballs are done, remove them from the oven and carefully place them in the skillet with the marinara sauce.<br><br>9. Roll the mozzarella ball into thin strips.<br><br>10. Serve the meatballs hot, topped with a strip of mozzarella cheese, and garnished with chopped parsley and basil.<br><br>Enjoy!