Description
Elevate your dining experience with these irresistible Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs! Tender beef envelops gooey mozzarella cheese, creating a delightful bite that’s perfect for any occasion. Whether served as a tasty appetizer or a hearty main dish over spaghetti, these meatballs are sure to impress family and friends. With simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, even novice cooks can whip up this flavorful recipe effortlessly. Enjoy the versatility of these meatballs that freeze well for quick weeknight dinners or shine at gatherings. Get ready to savor every cheesy morsel!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- ¼ cup Italian bread crumbs
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup minced yellow onion
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 8 ounces diced mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, onion, garlic, egg, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper until just mixed.
- Shape the mixture into balls about 1 inch in diameter, inserting a piece of mozzarella into the center of each.
- Place meatballs on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Cook spaghetti according to package instructions while meatballs bake.
- In a saucepan, heat marinara sauce, then add baked meatballs until heated through.
- Serve hot with spaghetti or as an appetizer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg