Cheese-Stuffed Meatballs
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with these irresistible Cheese-Stuffed Meatballs — a tender mix of ground beef and pork, perfectly seasoned with Italian herbs and spices, wrapped around ooey-gooey mozzarella cheese. Each bite brings a burst of savory flavors and a molten cheese center, making them a crowd-pleasing favorite. Browned to golden perfection in olive oil and baked in a rich marinara sauce, these meatballs are ideal for a family dinner or a fun gathering with friends. Serve them with spaghetti, atop garlic bread, or tucked into a warm sub for an unforgettable meal. Easy to prepare and utterly delectable, these stuffed meatballs are sure to become your new go-to recipe for indulgence!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground beef
- 0.5 pound Ground pork
- 0.5 cup Bread crumbs
- 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 0.25 cup Milk
- 1 large Egg
- 2 Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 small Onion, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 4 ounces Mozzarella cheese, cut into ½-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 cups Marinara sauce
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C), and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef and ground pork. Add bread crumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, and milk. Mix thoroughly but gently to blend the ingredients.
In a small mixing bowl, beat the egg and add minced garlic, chopped onion, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix this mixture into the meat mixture until evenly incorporated.
Take a small amount of the meat mixture (about 2 tablespoons) and flatten it into a disc in the palm of your hand. Place a cube of mozzarella in the center of the disc and shape the meat around the cheese, rolling it gently to form a sealed ball. Ensure the cheese is completely covered to prevent leaking during cooking.
Continue forming meatballs until all the meat mixture is used, placing each finished meatball on the prepared baking sheet.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the meatballs, and brown them on all sides, about 5 minutes. Transfer them back to the baking sheet.
Pour marinara sauce evenly over the meatballs or transfer them into a baking dish and cover with sauce.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and the cheese is melted inside.
Serve hot, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese or fresh herbs if desired. These meatballs pair perfectly with spaghetti or in a hearty sub!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2943 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 213.6 g | 274% | |
| Saturated Fat | 80.9 g | 404% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 767 mg | 256% | |
| Sodium | 4547 mg | 198% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 76.7 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.5 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.4 g | ||
| Protein | 170.4 g | 341% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.6 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 1182 mg | 91% | |
| Iron | 17.3 mg | 96% | |
| Potassium | 1984 mg | 42% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
