Easy Mozzarella Cheese Stuffed Meatballs Recipe
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These cheese stuffed meatballs are oozing with flavor and mozzarella that goes great with spaghetti or a marinara dipping sauce.
Equipment
- baking sheet and parchment paper
- knife and cutting board
- mixing bowl
- cookie scoop
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- Preheat 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.
Notes
- It can be helpful to use gloves or oil your hands before forming meatballs to prevent them from sticking to your hands.
- 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.
- You can refrigerate meatballs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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- Homemade Red Wine Marinara Sauce: This easy marinara sauce is bursting with flavor and pairs perfectly with these meatballs.
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Nutrition
Calories: 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