Stuffed Meatballs with Mozzarella: A Delicious Surprise!
Stuffed meatballs filled with gooey mozzarella cheese, offering a delightful surprise in every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 8 oz mozzarella cheese, cut into small cubes
- 2 cups marinara sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Mix until well combined.
- Take a small amount of the meat mixture and flatten it in your palm.
- Place a cube of mozzarella in the center and wrap the meat around it, forming a ball.
- Repeat with the remaining mixture and cheese.
- Place the meatballs in a baking dish and cover with marinara sauce.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until cooked through.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra flavor, add Italian seasoning to the meat mixture.
- Serve with spaghetti or on a sub roll for a meatball sandwich.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg