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mozzarella stuffed meatballs

Delicious homemade meatballs stuffed with melty mozzarella cheese, perfect for pasta and appetizer platters.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 15
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 0.5 pound ground Italian sausage
  • 1 large egg
  • 0.33 cup breadcrumbs
  • 0.33 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 0.33 cup yellow onion, finely diced
  • 2 tablespoons half & half
  • 2 teaspoons grated garlic
  • 1.5 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning blend
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
  • 15 cubes mozzarella cheese from an 8-ounce block
  • 24 ounces tomato & basil marinara sauce
  • 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley optional garnish

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with olive oil cooking spray.
  2. In a large bowl, mix ground beef, Italian sausage, egg, breadcrumbs, parmesan, onion, half & half, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until just combined.
  3. Use a cookie scoop to portion out the meat mixture into 15 balls and set aside.
  4. Flatten each meatball slightly and place a mozzarella cube in the center. Fold and roll to enclose the cheese completely in the meat.
  5. Place each stuffed meatball on the prepared baking sheet.
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until meat is cooked through and lightly browned.
  7. Once cooked, let the meatballs rest for 5 minutes, then heat marinara sauce over medium heat.
  8. Serve meatballs topped with sauce and a sprinkle of parsley.

Notes

For best results, chill the mozzarella cubes before stuffing to prevent oozing.