Tasty meatballs hold a cheesy mozzarella center.
Satisfy your sweet tooth with this easy-to-make recipe for Mozzarella Cheese-Stuffed Meatballs.
1. Info for Mozzarella Cheese-Stuffed Meatballs
- Cook Time: 40 min
- Total Time: 40 min
- Servings: 8
- Calories: 155.73 kcal
2. Ingredients for Mozzarella Cheese-Stuffed Meatballs
- 6 mozzarella string cheese sticks (1 oz. per stick)
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 lb. 85% lean ground beef
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup dried bread crumbs
- 1 Tbsp. Italian seasoning
- 2 oz. grated Parmesan cheese (2/3 cup)
- 1 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. black pepper
- 24 oz. jarred marinara sauce
- Grated Parmesan cheese (for serving)
3. Directions:
3.1 Preheat
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Preheat the oven to 350°F.
3.2 Prep
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Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Set aside.
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Cut each mozzarella stick into 8 even pieces.
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Grate or press the garlic cloves into a large mixing bowl. Add the ground beef, eggs, bread crumbs, Italian seasoning, Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper. Using clean hands, mix the ingredients until just combined.
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Roll the meat mixture into 48 balls, about 1-inch in diameter, or 1.5 oz. each, and place on the prepared baking sheets.
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Slightly flatten a meatball in the palm of your hand and place a piece of mozzarella in the center. Close meat around cheese and roll to tightly enclose. Return stuffed meatballs to baking sheet.
3.3 Oven
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Bake the meatballs on middle rack of oven until meat reaches 160°F, 16-17 minutes.
3.4 Check
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Check to see that meatballs are done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.
3.5 Stove
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Transfer the meatballs to a large pot and pour in the marinara sauce. Set the pot over medium heat and bring to a simmer. Simmer meatballs in sauce until heated through, 3-5 minutes.
3.6 Serve
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Transfer meatballs to a serving dish and top with the grated Parmesan cheese. Serve with a pasta dish and other side dishes of your choice.
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