Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs

Name: Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 people
Ingredients: 1 pound lean ground beef; ¼ cup Italian bread crumbs; ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese; ¼ cup yellow onion; 2 teaspoons garlic; 1 egg; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1 teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon pepper; 8 ounces mozzarella cheese; marinara sauce; spaghetti noodles

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings
6 people
Calories
270 kcal
Course
Main Course, Dinner
Cuisine
American, Italian-American Fussion

Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs

Gemma White

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Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs take classic meatballs to the next level! Tender and juicy with melty cheese on the inside. Serve these meatballs as a party appetizer or over spaghetti noodles for a hearty meal!

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Ingredients

Servings

1 pound lean ground beef
¼ cup Italian bread crumbs
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese pre-grated from the jar
¼ cup yellow onion minced, about ¼ small onion
2 teaspoons garlic minced, about 2 cloves
1 egg
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
8 ounces mozzarella cheese diced into ½ inch pieces
marinara sauce
spaghetti noodles.

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, add 1 pound lean ground beef, ¼ cup Italian bread crumbs, p¼ cup grated parmesan cheese, ¼ cup yellow onion minced, 2 teaspoons garlic, 1 egg, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon dried basil, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper. Mix until everything is just combined.
Take about 1 ½ tablespoons of meatball mixture in your hand and start forming it into a ball. Take one piece of the diced 8 ounces mozzarella cheese, pop it into the center of the meatball, and continue to form a ball around the cheese. The meatballs should be 1 inch in diameter.
Place the finished meatballs onto the prepared baking sheet. Once the meatballs are all formed, place them in the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
While the meatballs are baking, cook the noodles according to the package directions. Remove the cooked meatballs from the oven.
In a large saucepan or pot, add the meatballs and Marinara sauce. Cook over medium-high heat until the sauce is heated evenly and the meatballs are all coated in sauce.
Remove the meatballs and sauce from the heat and serve with spaghetti noodles.

Notes

Originally Posted December 12, 2016
Updated on September 24, 2024

Nutrition Information

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Calories 270kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 28g (56%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Trans Fat 0.3g Cholesterol 108mg (36%) Sodium 825mg (34%) Potassium 344mg (10%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 349IU (7%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 261mg (26%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 270 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	270kcal	14%
Carbohydrates	6g	2%
Protein	28g	56%
Fat	14g	22%
Saturated Fat	8g	40%
Polyunsaturated Fat	1g	6%
Monounsaturated Fat	5g	25%
Trans Fat	0.3g	15%
Cholesterol	108mg	36%
Sodium	825mg	34%
Potassium	344mg	7%
Fiber	1g	4%
Sugar	1g	2%
Vitamin A	349IU	7%
Vitamin C	1mg	1%
Calcium	261mg	26%
Iron	3mg	17%