Description
Discover the mouthwatering delight of Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs! These tender, juicy meatballs are filled with gooey mozzarella cheese, creating a flavor explosion that’s sure to impress. Whether you serve them as a savory appetizer or over a bed of spaghetti for a hearty meal, they’re a crowd-pleaser for any occasion. With simple ingredients and easy preparation steps, these cheesy delights can elevate your dining experience while being family-friendly and perfect for meal prep. Make a big batch and enjoy the deliciousness time and again!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- ¼ cup Italian bread crumbs
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup minced yellow onion
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 8 ounces mozzarella cheese (diced)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, parmesan, onion, garlic, egg, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper until just mixed.
- Form the mixture into balls about 1 inch in diameter, inserting a piece of mozzarella into each before sealing.
- Arrange on the baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- While baking, cook spaghetti noodles according to package directions.
- Combine cooked meatballs with marinara sauce in a saucepan over medium heat until warmed through.
- Serve the meatballs over spaghetti noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs (160g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg