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mozzarella stuffed meatballs

Delicious homemade meatballs stuffed with gooey mozzarella cheese, baked to perfection, served with marinara sauce.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 15
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 0.5 pound ground mild Italian sausage
  • 1 large egg
  • 0.333 cup breadcrumbs
  • 0.333 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 0.333 cup yellow onion very finely diced
  • 2 tablespoons half & half
  • 2 teaspoons grated garlic
  • 1.5 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning blend
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
  • 15 cubes mozzarella cheese ¾-inch cubes from an 8-ounce block
  • 24 ounces tomato & basil marinara sauce
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley optional garnish

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with olive oil cooking spray.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, Italian sausage, egg, breadcrumbs, parmesan, onion, half & half, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix until just combined.
  3. Use a cookie scoop to portion the meat mixture into 15 balls. Gently flatten each into a disc about 3.5 inches wide.
  4. Place a mozzarella cube in the center of each disc. Fold the meat around the cheese and gently roll into a meatball, ensuring cheese is sealed inside.
  5. Place the stuffed meatballs onto the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining mixture.
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until browned and cooked through. Rest for 5 minutes after baking.
  7. While meatballs are baking, warm marinara sauce in a skillet over medium-low heat.
  8. Serve meatballs with warmed sauce, garnished with chopped parsley and additional parmesan if desired.

Notes

This recipe makes delicious gooey cheese-stuffed meatballs perfect for dinner or appetizers.