Stuffed Meatballs with Mozzarella Cheese Recipe

Stuffed Meatballs with Mozzarella Cheese served with marinara sauce

Stuffed Meatballs with Mozzarella Cheese Recipe

Melt-in-the-middle meatballs made with a juicy beef-pork blend and gooey mozzarella centers; perfect for weeknight dinners or Italian-inspired gatherings.

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Course: dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: Italian, American

Keyword: Meatballs with mozzarella and tomato sauce, Mozzarella meatballs recipe, Stuffed meatballs ideas, Stuffed meatballs with mozzarella cheese and tomato sauce

Prep Time: 25

Cook Time: 25

Chill Time: 30

Total Time: 1 20

Servings:

Calories: 460kcal

Cost: $15

Equipment

1 Large mixing bowl
1 Skillet
1 Baking sheet
1 Small scoop or spoon
1 Saucepan with lid

Ingredients

Meatballs

1 lb Ground beef 80/20 blend recommended
½ lb Ground pork Adds flavor and moisture
1 cup Fresh breadcrumbs Day-old bread, finely ground
½ cup Whole milk For softening breadcrumbs
1 Large egg For binding
⅓ cup Grated Parmesan cheese Adds depth of flavor
3 Garlic cloves Minced
1 Small onion Finely diced
2 tablespoon Fresh parsley Chopped; or 1 tablespoon dried
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning Oregano, basil, thyme mix
1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste
½ teaspoon Black pepper Freshly ground

Cheese Filling

8 oz Fresh mozzarella cheese Cut into 1-inch cubes
2 tablespoon Flour Lightly coat mozzarella

For Cooking

2 tablespoon Olive oil For browning
2 cups Marinara sauce Homemade or good store-bought

Instructions

Soak breadcrumbs in milk until soft
Mix meats, soaked crumbs, egg, spices, onion, garlic
Chill mixture 30 minutes
Shape meat into balls and stuff with mozzarella
Lightly coat cheese cubes in flour before stuffing
Brown meatballs in olive oil on all sides
Add marinara and simmer covered until cooked
Serve hot with pasta, bread, or on their own

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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