How to Heat Frozen Meatballs

Meatballs are a favorite with pasta, served with a dipping sauce for appetizers or with gravy and potatoes as a main dish. Make up a big batch of meatballs. Cook them in the oven rather than in a frying pan to keep down the mess. Freeze for future use. Frozen meatballs are available in the frozen food section of the grocery store.

Microwave

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  Put meatballs in a microwave-proof dish only one layer deep. Add 1 tbsp. water to the bottom of the dish.

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  Cover the dish loosely with plastic wrap.

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  Microwave on high for 2 minutes. Turn meatballs over and microwave for 1 minute. Cut one meatball to make sure the insides are hot. If not, microwave for an additional minute or two.

Oven

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  Place meatballs in one layer in a roasting pan. Add enough water to barely cover the bottom of the pan.

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  Cover the pan with aluminum foil.

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  Place in a preheated 350 degree oven for 20 to 30 minutes. Test a meatball as in the previous section to make sure it's hot.

Frying Pan

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  Place meatballs in a frying pan in a single layer. Add 1/2 cup of water.

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  Turn heat on high. When the water starts to boil shake pan to move the meatballs around. Or use a slotted spoon to turn the meatballs over.

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  Lower the heat to low and cover pan with lid. Heat for five or six minutes on low heat until meatballs are heated through.