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Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs

Meaty, cheese and versatile, these Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs can be used however you like. Pastas, appetizers, casseroles and more.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time11 minutes
Total Time26 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 15
Calories: 132kcal
Author: Tornadough Alli

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef 80/20
  • ¼ cup parmesan cheese shredded
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 Tablespoons milk or water
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh parsley minced
  • 1 Tablespoon fresh basil minced (or 1 teaspoon dry)
  • ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
  • 5 mozzarella string cheeses cut into 5 pieces each (or about 24 1-inch pieces of mozzarella cheese)
  • Chopped fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)
  • Freshly shredded parmesan cheese for serving (optional)
  • Marinara sauce for serving (optional)
  • Spaghetti noodles for serving (optional)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 F.
  • Line a baking sheet with foil and lightly spray with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl gently combine all the ingredients except the string cheese. Do not overmix or the meatballs will be tough.
  • Roll the mixture in roughly 4-Tablespoon sized balls each and set on the baking sheet.
  • With your thumb, push a hole into the center of a meatball to create a well. Push a piece of the string cheese into the hole and then re-roll into a ball, making sure all the cheese is covered. If any cheese is poking through, you will be more likely to have the cheese ooze out while cooking. Continue until all meatballs are stuffed.
  • Evenly space them on the baking sheet and bake for about 15-18 minutes, till no longer pink inside.
  • Remove from oven and use in any recipe using meatballs.
  • If serving with marinara sauce and spaghetti, pour the marinara sauce into a skillet and gently place the meatballs on top, evenly. Turn the heat to medium low and simmer for 10-15 minutes. Serve over spaghetti.

Notes

  1. Nutritional value is for meatballs only.
  2. You can use other meats for these, ground chicken, turkey, pork, italian sausage.
  3. Change up your cheese flavors, see above for some ideas.
  4. You can serve these meatballs in various ways, see above on ways to serve.
  5. Make sure you seal these really tight or you run the risk of the cheese oozing out.
  6. These can be made in the air fryer, see above on how to do that.
  7. Easily double this recipe to serve more people or have more on hand for later.
  8. These can be frozen, see above on how to do that.

Nutrition

Calories: 132kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 39mg | Sodium: 256mg | Potassium: 105mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 71IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 1mg