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Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs

These mozzarella stuffed meatballs are oh-so-easy, cheesy, and flavorful. Stuffed with melty mozzarella cheese, they're the perfect appetizer for any special occasion!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Italian American
Keyword: Mozarella Stuffed Meatballs
Servings: 16
Author: Linley Hanson

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. 85% ground beef
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
  • ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 5 oz. mozzarella cheese cubed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 24 oz. marinara sauce

Instructions

  • Place the ground beef, egg, breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper into a large bowl. Use a large wooden spoon or your hands to thoroughly mix, combining all ingredients. Set aside.
  • Cut the mozzarella cheese into 16 cubes, roughly ½ inch x ½ inch.
  • Use your hands to form golf ball-sized meatballs, about 1.5 tablespoons each. This should yield about 16 meatballs.
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  • Push 1 piece of mozzarella cheese into the center of each meatball and form the meat around the cheese.
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  • Heat olive oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium heat.
  • Brown the meatballs on all sides for 6-8 minutes. Use tongs to flip the meatballs so they can cook on all sides.
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  • Add the marinara sauce to the pan and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
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  • Serve as is, with pasta, or on a hoagie.

Video

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Notes

  • When you put the meatballs in the skillet, and every time they need to be moved, it is good to start with a gentle nudge to see if they will release from the pan. If they are not ready to be turned they will stick to the pan and can break when flipping.
  • We used a block of mozzarella cheese from the dairy department. If you use fresh mozzarella ciliengine we recommend freezing it for 5 minutes before stuffing the meatballs.

Nutrition

Calories: 132kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 9g | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g