Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs
Tender beef meatballs with a melty mozzarella center! These easy oven-baked meatballs are packed with Italian flavor and perfect for pasta dinners, subs, or party appetizers.
Ingredients
- Olive oil or cooking spray, for the pan
- 1 ½ pounds ground beef
- 1 ½ tsp minced garlic
- ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- ¼ cup fine dry breadcrumbs
- 1 tbsp milk
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ¾ tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 6 ounces mozzarella cheese balls (ciliegine), (about 16 to 18)
Recommended Equipment
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.Olive oil or 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, each roughly 1.5 to 1.6 ounces.1 1/2 pounds ground beef | 1 1/2 tsp minced garlic | 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese | 1 large egg | 1/4 cup fine dry breadcrumbs | 1 tbsp milk | 1 tsp Italian seasoning | 3/4 tsp kosher salt | 1/2 tsp garlic powder | 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 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.6 ounces mozzarella cheese balls (ciliegine)
- Arrange the meatballs in the baking pan and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until thoroughly cooked. If you check with an instant-read thermometer, look for an internal temperature of 160°F.
- 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.
Nutrition
Calories: 430kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 29gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 139mgSodium: 688mgPotassium: 372mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 294IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 236mgIron: 3mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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