Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs
Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs is the ultimate twist on your meatball recipe. This delicious appetizer is cheesy, flavorful and easy to make.
Servings: 6
Cost: $11.12, $1.85 per Servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound Lean Ground Beef
- 1 Large Egg beaten
- ⅓ cup Plain Breadcrumbs
- ⅓ cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
- ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Pepper
- 2 Tablespoons Fresh Parsley chopped
- 6 ounces Mozzarella Cheese cut into 1/2 inch cubes
- 3 cups Marinara Sauce homemade or store bought
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 pound lean ground beef, 1 beaten egg, ? cup plain breadcrumbs, ? cup grated Parmesan cheese, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, and 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley.
- Mix gently with your hands or a wooden spoon until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Take approximately 2 tablespoons of the meat mixture. Roll it into a ball and place a piece of the cheese into the center of the ball.
- Place the prepared meatball on the baking sheet. Continue this process until all the meat mixture and cheese are used.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes (flipping halfway) until the meatballs are no longer pink in the center. Watch them closely so that the cheese does not spill out while they are cooking.
- Heat the marinara sauce in a small saucepan.
- Serve the meatballs topped with the marinara sauce and enjoy!
Notes
Refrigerate the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5-7 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 278kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 101mg | Sodium: 1348mg | Potassium: 696mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 929IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 240mg | Iron: 4mg
