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Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs
Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs are cheesy, melty Italian meatballs perfect for appetizers or topping your favorite Italian main dish.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr 35 mins
Servings: 24 Meatballs
Calories: 142 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef , 80/20
- 1/2 onion , finely chopped
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup Panko bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese , freshly grated
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley , chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil , or 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 2 teaspoons coarse ground black pepper
- 3/4 pound mozzarella cheese
- butter or oil , for cooking
- marinara sauce , for serving
Instructions
- Cut mozzarella into 24 small squares, set aside.
- Mix together beef, onion, egg, panko bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, parsley, basil, and pepper until just combined.
- Divide meat into 24 even pieces.
- Wrap each piece around a piece of cheese.
- Roll into a ball, ensuring all of the cheese is completely covered by the beef mixture.
- For best results, freeze for at least 1 hour.
- Cook in batches in a skillet with 2 tablespoons butter for 5-7 minutes.
- Remove the meatballs from the pan and serve with marinara sauce.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
142kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
46mg
(15%)
Sodium
164mg
(7%)
Potassium
151mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
341IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
104mg
(10%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24Meatballs
Amount Per Serving
Calories 142
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 142kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 46mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 164mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 151mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 341IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 104mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.