Buy Now → Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Meatballs, Appetizers
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef (I like 85% to 90% lean)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1/4 cup fine dry breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 16 to 18 mozzarella balls (ciliegine)
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350 F and line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil. Oil the foil or spray it with cooking spray.
- Combine the ground beef, minced garlic, Parmesan cheese, egg, breadcrumbs, milk, Italian seasoning, salt, garlic powder, and pepper in a large bowl. Mix until the ingredients are well combined. Divide the meat mixture into 16 to 18 pieces, roughly 1.5 to 1.6 ounces each.
- Wrap each portion of meat around a ball of mozzarella cheese and shape it into a meatball. Make sure the cheese is well-wrapped and sealed.
- Arrange the meatballs in the baking pan and bake for 30 minutes, or until thoroughly cooked. If you check with an instant-read thermometer, look for an internal temperature of 160 F.
Credit: Diana Rattray - Serve the meatballs warm as an appetizer with marinara or pizza sauce on the side, or toss them in hot marinara sauce and serve over pasta for a satisfying family dinner.
Credit: Diana Rattray
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