Description
Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs are the ultimate comfort food, featuring tender meatballs bursting with gooey mozzarella cheese. Each bite delivers a savory explosion of flavor that is perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings. These delightful meatballs are easy to prepare, making them an ideal choice when you want to impress without spending hours in the kitchen. Serve them over pasta, in hearty subs, or as a delicious snack on their own – everyone will be coming back for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend)
- 1/2 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into small cubes
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, parsley, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Take about two tablespoons of the mixture, flatten it in your hand, place a cube of mozzarella in the center, and wrap the meat around it to form a ball. Repeat until all the mixture is used.
- Arrange the meatballs on the baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving over pasta or as standalone snacks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 meatballs (130g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg