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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!
The meatball base uses staple ingredients, just make sure to have your cheese on hand because it’s the BEST part of this recipe! Follow the recipe card below for exact measurements.
Homemade meatballs are so easy and fun to make! Who wouldn’t love melty cheese oozing out of their meatballs? The best part is that you pop them in the oven and then warm them in your favorite sauce. Easy peasy and the whole family will want these meatballs on the weekly dinner rotation!
Follow my tips for these tasty mozzarella stuffed meatballs! I also have some fun variations below you’ll love!
These mozzarella stuffed meatballs stay juicy and moist and are perfect for lunch or dinner throughout the week. Follow my instructions below for storing and also reheating leftovers.
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, add the ground beef, bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, onion, garlic, egg, oregano, basil, salt, and 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 mozzarella, 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 the cooked pasta.
Calories: 270kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 28gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 108mgSodium: 825mgPotassium: 344mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 349IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 261mgIron: 3mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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