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Cheese Stuffed Meatballs

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Cheese stuffed meatballs are juicy, flavorful meatballs with a gooey mozzarella center. Perfect served with pasta, in sandwiches, or as appetizers, they’re a delicious twist on a comfort food favorite.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef (or a mix of beef and pork)
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 4 oz mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 2 tbsp olive oil (for cooking)
  • 1 cup marinara sauce (optional, for serving)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine ground meat, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, garlic, onion, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
  2. Take a small portion of the mixture, flatten it in your palm, and place a cube of mozzarella in the center.
  3. Wrap the meat around the cheese and gently roll into a ball, ensuring the cheese is fully enclosed.
  4. Repeat with the remaining meat mixture and cheese.
  5. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Brown the meatballs on all sides.
  6. Add marinara sauce if using, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes until meatballs are cooked through and cheese is melted.
  7. Alternatively, bake the meatballs in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for about 20 minutes until browned and cooked through.

Notes

  • Chill meatballs before cooking to help prevent cheese from leaking out.
  • Try different cheeses like provolone or cheddar for variety.
  • These meatballs freeze well both cooked and uncooked.
  • Great for meal prep paired with pasta or vegetables.

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