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Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs
These tasty Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs have a creamy surprise inside and are delicious served over spaghetti.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
37 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 416 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1 slice white bread
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 1/4 lbs ground turkey
- 1/2 cup onion finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 egg
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 24 1/2 inch cubed mozzarella cheese
- 1 jar marinara sauce warmed
- 1/3-1/2 pound Spaghetti cooked to al dente
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silpat and set aside.
- Tear slice of white bread into small pieces and place into a large bowl. Pour milk over top of the bread and let it soak while you chop the onions and garlic.
- Add the remaining ingredients {excluding the cheese} into the bowl and mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly combined.
- Scoop the meat mixture by the tablespoon into your hand and place a cube of cheese in the middle. Press the meat all around the cheese to cover completely and roll into a ball.
- Place on prepared baking sheet and continue stuffing the meatballs with cheese until you have 24. Bake for 20-23 minutes or until meat is thoroughly cooked. Serve with marinara and spaghetti.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
416kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
45g
(15%)
Protein
45g
(90%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
125mg
(42%)
Sodium
1528mg
(64%)
Potassium
1153mg
(33%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
1084IU
(22%)
Vitamin C
17mg
(19%)
Calcium
117mg
(12%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 416
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 416kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 45g | 15% |
| Protein | 45g | 90% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 125mg | 42% |
| Sodium | 1528mg | 64% |
| Potassium | 1153mg | 25% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 1084IU | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 117mg | 12% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.