Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs

5 from 3 votes

Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs take classic meatballs to the next level! Tender and juicy with melty cheese on the inside. Serve these meatballs as a party appetizer or over spaghetti noodles for a hearty meal!

Prep Time15

Cook Time30

Total Time45

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American, Italian American

Keyword: mozzarella meatballs, mozzarells stuffed meatballs recipe, stuffed meatballs

Servings: people

Author: Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef
¼ cup Italian bread crumbs
¼ cup grated parmesan cheese pre-grated from the jar
¼ cup yellow onion minced, about ¼ small onion
2 teaspoons garlic minced, about 2 cloves
1 egg
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
8 ounces mozzarella cheese diced into ½ inch pieces
Marinara sauce
spaghetti noodles.

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, add 1 pound lean ground beef, ¼ cup Italian bread crumbs, p¼ cup grated parmesan cheese, ¼ cup yellow onion minced, 2 teaspoons garlic, 1 egg, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon dried basil, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper. Mix until everything is just combined.
Take about 1 ½ tablespoons of meatball mixture in your hand and start forming it into a ball. Take one piece of the diced 8 ounces mozzarella cheese, pop it into the center of the meatball, and continue to form a ball around the cheese. The meatballs should be 1 inch in diameter.
Place the finished meatballs onto the prepared baking sheet. Once the meatballs are all formed, place them in the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
While the meatballs are baking, cook the noodles according to the package directions. Remove the cooked meatballs from the oven.
In a large saucepan or pot, add the meatballs and Marinara sauce. Cook over medium-high heat until the sauce is heated evenly and the meatballs are all coated in sauce.
Remove the meatballs and sauce from the heat and serve with spaghetti noodles.

Notes

Originally Posted December 12, 2016

Updated on September 24, 2024

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