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Mozzarella Stuffed Meatball Wellington

Kick up your meatball recipe game with Mozzarella Stuffed Meatball Wellington, juicy meatballs filled with cheese, wrapped in puff pastry & baked!

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 9 meatballs
Calories: 427 kcal
Course: Main Course , Appetizer
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp olive oil divided
  • ½ cup onions diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 lb Italian sausage
  • 1 large egg yolk & white divided
  • ¼ cup breadcrumbs
  • 2 tbsp Parmesan Cheese grated
  • 1 tbsp fresh basil chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh Italian parsley chopped
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 4 oz fresh mozzarella balls
  • 1 heet puff pastry dough

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  2. Add 1 tbsp olive oil to a medium skillet, cook the diced onions 3-5 minutes.
  3. Add the garlic, cook for an additional minute.
  4. Add the Italian sausage to a large mixing bowl.
  5. Add the cooked onion & garlic, egg yolk, breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, basil, parsley, oregano, salt and black pepper.
  6. Mix together.
  7. Form into 9 large meatballs, filling each with one mozzarella ball.
  8. Add the remaining 2 tbsp olive oil to a large skillet over medium high heat.
  9. Add the meatballs and sear for 2-3 minutes per side.
  10. Remove from the heat and pat each meatball with a paper towel to remove the grease.
  11. On a large sheet of parchment paper sprinkled with flour, use a rolling pin to roll the sheet of puff pastry into a thin layer.
  12. Slice the puff pastry in thirds in both directions forming 9 squares.
  13. Wrap each meatball in a square of puff pastry, tucking the puff pastry under the meatball.
  14. Place the meatballs on a baking sheet and brush with the egg white.
  15. Place in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes.

Nutrition Information

Calories 427kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 16g (5%) Protein 13g (26%) Fat 34g (52%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Cholesterol 62mg (21%) Sodium 622mg (26%) Potassium 175mg (5%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 84mg (2%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 86mg (9%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 9meatballs

Amount Per Serving

Calories 427

% Daily Value*

Calories 427kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 16g 5%
Protein 13g 26%
Fat 34g 52%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Cholesterol 62mg 21%
Sodium 622mg 26%
Potassium 175mg 4%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 84mg 2%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 86mg 9%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.