Description
These gooey mozzarella stuffed meatballs are a delightful explosion of flavor and texture. Each bite reveals a warm, melty center of mozzarella cheese, surrounded by a perfectly seasoned, juicy meat exterior that is both tender and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- Meatballs:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 lb ground pork
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Filling:
- 8 oz mozzarella cheese, cut into small cubes
- For Cooking:
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, egg, garlic, salt, and 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 until all meat mixture is used.
- Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs and sear them for about 3-4 minutes on each side until browned.
- Pour marinara sauce over the meatballs and transfer the skillet to the preheated oven.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Make-ahead: You can prepare the meatballs a day in advance and store them in the refrigerator before cooking.
- Storage: Leftover meatballs can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Substitutions: Ground turkey or chicken can be used instead of beef and pork for a lighter option.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: main-dish
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 meatballs with sauce
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 25 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 90 milligrams
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