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Mozzarella stuffed meatballs with marinara sauce on a plate.

Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs

Diana
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.
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Servings 6 servings
Calories 430
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Course Appetizers, Meatballs
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 pounds ground beef, I like 85% to 90% lean
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic, minced
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1/4 cup breadcrumbs, fine dry
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 6 ounces mozzarella cheese, balls, ciliegine (about 16 to 18)

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, each roughly 1.5 to 1.6 ounces.
  • 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.
    Mozzarella stuffed meatballs on a plate.
  • 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.
    A plate with mozzarella stuffed meatballs.

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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