How to Heat Frozen Meatballs

By: Nikki Jardin

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Ready-to-eat frozen meatballs are a handy staple for last minute meal planning. They freeze well in bulk and separate easily, making it convenient to reheat only what you need for each meal. As appetizers, mixed in with pasta, soup and stew or as the hero of a great sub sandwich, meatballs are versatile, delicious and go from freezer to plate in 20 minutes or less.

In the Microwave

Place a single layer of meatballs in a microwave safe dish and add a tablespoon of water to prevent the meat from dying out. Loosely cover the dish with plastic wrap or a damp paper towel and heat on high for two minutes. Stir the meatballs, replace the cover and heat for another minute until heated through.

On the Stovetop

Use a covered saucepan or frying pan. Add frozen meatballs and enough water to barely cover the bottom of the pan. Cook on medium-high heat for about five minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking. You can also reheat meatballs on the stovetop in a simmering sauce or soup.

In the Oven

Put meatballs on the bottom of an oven safe dish, add enough water to fill the bottom of the dish and cover it with foil. Heat at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 20 minutes, stirring once or twice to cook evenly.