Home » Course » Main DishMozzarella Stuffed Meatballs Pin RecipeRate RecipeAugust 21, 2022 This post may contain affiliate links. Please see our full Disclosure Policy for details. These cheese stuffed meatballs are oozing with flavor and mozzarella that goes great with spaghetti or a marinara dipping sauce. Jump to Recipe Mozzarella stuffed meatballs are cheesy, tender, and bursting with flavor. We love them as our main course, but you can also make them into sliders, subs, and even serve them with spaghetti! These cheesy meatballs make the absolute best entree when you smother them in our homemade marinara sauce. Oven baked to perfection, but the other reason we really love these is that they take 35 minutes to make, so time is never an issue. This is usually a game day fave, along with buffalo chicken meatballs. Table of Contents MOZZARELLA STUFFED MEATBALL INGREDIENTSSERVING SUGGESTIONSINSTRUCTIONSSTORAGE TIPSRELATED RECIPESFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSWAYS TO USE LEFTOVERSMozzarella Stuffed Meatballs MOZZARELLA STUFFED MEATBALL INGREDIENTS You may have all of these cheese stuffed meatball ingredients in your refrigerator or pantry and not need to make a trip to the grocery store! See recipe card below for ingredient amounts. Ground Meat: We are using a 1 to 1 ratio of beef and pork. Breadcrumbs: Regular or panko will work.Milk: Any percentage of fat will do, if you are using a plant based milk, choose unsweetened. Egg: Real eggs work best to keep the meatballs tender and bind the other ingredients together. Spices: Parsley, salt, and pepper.Garlic: Grab the store bought minced garlic to save some time.Cheese: grated parmigiano reggiano cheese, mozzarella cheese sticks (we are going to cube string string for the inside of the meatballs.) SERVING SUGGESTIONS Enjoy this great recipe as a great addition to a full meal with these other recipes: Homemade Marinara Sauce – The best marinara sauce you have ever tasted in your life!Garlic French Bread – We love this easy bread recipe and it goes with just about anything.Pizza Dough Garlic Knots – If you have a little extra time, this recipe is highly recommened! INSTRUCTIONS If you’d like to print this recipe, scroll down to the recipe card where you can print the recipe or have it scaled to double or triple. You’ll also find nutrition information. TOOLS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED: large bowlmeasuring cupsbaking sheetparchment paperknife PREHEAT OVEN: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and preheat the oven to 400 degrees. SOFTEN BREADCRUMBS: Combine the milk and breadcrumbs in a medium bowl and let it sit for 3-5 minutes. KITCHEN TIPIf you don’t have parchment paper, you can spray the baking sheet with cooking spray or line it with foil. MIX: Add the remaining ingredients except for the mozzarella and mix together with your hands. ROLL THE MEATBALLS: Form 24 meatballs that are about the same size. ADD CHEESE CUBE: Place a piece of cheese in each meatball so that it’s in the middle and the meat is covering it. KITCHEN TIPIt can be helpful to use gloves or oil your hands before forming meatballs to prevent them from sticking to your hands. KITCHEN TIPUsing a cookie scoop helps to ensure each meatball is the same size. PLACE ON BAKING SHEET: Sit the meatballs on the baking sheet leaving a couple of inches between each one. COOKING TIME: Bake for 15 to 18 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 164 degrees. SERVING: Remove from the oven and serve with pasta, marinara sauce, or your favorite side dish. STORAGE TIPS Refrigerate: You can refrigerate meatballs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Freeze: If you plan to freeze the meatballs before eating, undercook them. After they’re defrosted, cook them thoroughly, testing the internal temperature to make sure they’re 165°F. Defrosting: Thaw in the refrigerator overnight. RELATED RECIPES Air Fryer Meatballs These easy homemade meatballs cook to juicy, tender perfection in the air fryer. See Recipe Chicken Meatballs These easy, healthy chicken meatballs make for a quick dinner idea or party appetizer. See Recipe Turkey and Spinach Meatballs These healthy turkey spincach meatballs are cooked prefect everytime and are simple to make for a main course dinner or as an appetizer. See Recipe Italian Sausage Meatballs Recipe Delicious classic recipe for large Italian meatballs. They pair well with spaghetti, pizza or meatball sub sandwiches. See Recipe FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Is it better to bake meatballs or fry?Baking meatballs doesn’t require oil or butter and you don’t have to constantly watch or stir them compared to frying. Frying can also lead to overcooked meatballs that may not be as tender, however, the cooking method is usually a personal preference. What is the secret to tender meatballs?To keep meatballs tender you want to be sure that you don’t overmix the meat mixture and you cook just until the internal temperature is 165 degrees. Can you freeze mozzarella stuffed meatballs?You can freeze the stuffed meatballs raw or after they have been cooked. However, if you are going to bake them and immediately freeze before eating, it’s best to undercook them slightly. WAYS TO USE LEFTOVERS Meatball Sub Bombs: Great for any occasion and easy to make.Pesto Fettuccine and Meatballs: A flavorful twist on a classic pasta recipe.Chicken Parm Sandwich Bake: All of your favorite Italian flavors packed into one sandwich. Meatball Sliders: These are filled with gooey mozzarella cheese on a sweet Hawaiian roll. Meatball Calzone: Made with a pizza crust dough outside and can be taken on the go. meatballs, mozzarella, parmesan 5 from 6 votes Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs Course Appetizer, Main Dish Cuisine American Prep Time 20 minutes Cook Time 15 minutes Total Time 35 minutes Print Pin Rate 24 These cheese stuffed meatballs are oozing with flavor and mozzarella that goes great with spaghetti or a marinara dipping sauce. Cook ModePrevent your screen from going dark Ingredients 1x2x3x▢ ½ pound ground beef▢ ½ pound ground pork or pork sausage▢ ½ cup breadcrumbs▢ ¼ cup milk▢ 1 egg▢ 2 tablespoons parsley chopped▢ ¼ cup grated parmigiano reggiano cheese▢ ½ teaspoon salt▢ ½ teaspoon pepper▢ 6 cloves garlic minced▢ 24 mozzarella cubes 4 mozzarella string cheese sticks cut into 6 pieces each InstructionsPreheat the oven to 400°F. Place parchment paper on your baking sheet.Combine breadcrumbs and milk in a bowl. Let sit for 3-5 minutes to soften breadcrumbs. Add the rest of the ingredients to the bowl, except mozzarella. Mix together with your hands. Form 24 equal size meatballs. Add a piece of cheese to each meatball. Using your hands, make sure meat is surrounding the cheese. Roll in your hands to make a round, uniform shape. Place meatballs on your baking sheet. Cook for 15-18 minutes. Meatballs will be done when they reach an internal temperature of 165°F. Remove from the oven and enjoy. NutritionCalories: 147kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 317mg | Potassium: 69mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 55IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 1mg Did you create this? Share it on Instagram and follow us on Pinterest for more cleverly simply recipes. Email Recipe Pin Recipe Share Recipe PinShareTweet