Description
These Spinach Garlic Meatballs Stuffed with Mozzarella are a delightful fusion of flavors and textures. Each bite reveals a tender, juicy meatball infused with aromatic garlic and fresh spinach, encasing a gooey, melted mozzarella center that oozes with every cut.
Ingredients
Scale
- Meatball Mixture:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 lb ground pork
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Stuffing:
- 8 oz mozzarella cheese, cut into small cubes
- For Cooking:
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup marinara sauce (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, chopped spinach, minced garlic, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, 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 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.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 160°F (70°C).
- Serve hot with marinara sauce drizzled over the top.
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 leaner option.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: main dish
- Method: baking and frying
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs with sauce
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3 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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