Gluten-Free Cheesy Meatballs
Transform your dinner table with these irresistible Gluten-Free Cheesy Meatballs, a savory delight perfect for weeknight meals or special gatherings. Made with a flavorful blend of ground beef, ground pork, and gluten-free breadcrumbs, these meatballs are stuffed with ooey-gooey mozzarella centers that melt beautifully as they cook. Enhanced with aromatic garlic, sweet onion, and fresh parsley, each meatball is seared for a golden crust before being simmered in marinara sauce and baked to perfection. Ready in under an hour and naturally gluten-free, this easy-to-follow recipe is a comforting twist on a classic favorite. Serve them over zucchini noodles, gluten-free pasta, or with a side of roasted veggies for a meal that's both hearty and crowd-pleasing.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 0.5 pound ground pork
- 1 large egg
- 0.5 cup gluten-free breadcrumbs
- 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 4 ounces mozzarella cheese, cut into small cubes
- 0.5 cup onion, finely chopped
- 2 units garlic cloves, minced
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups marinara sauce
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, ground pork, egg, gluten-free breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, chopped onion, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper.
Mix all ingredients thoroughly using your hands until well combined.
Take a small amount of the meat mixture and flatten it into a disk in your hand.
Place a cube of mozzarella cheese in the center, then wrap the meat mixture around the cheese, sealing it inside. Repeat with the remaining mixture.
Heat olive oil in a large, oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the meatballs to the skillet, browning them on all sides. This should take about 5-7 minutes.
Pour marinara sauce over the meatballs in the skillet.
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
Serve the meatballs hot, garnished with additional parsley if desired, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3118 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 207.8 g | 266% | |
| Saturated Fat | 77.2 g | 386% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 834 mg | 278% | |
| Sodium | 4299 mg | 187% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 123.4 g | 45% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.9 g | 42% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.9 g | ||
| Protein | 188.9 g | 378% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 1218 mg | 94% | |
| Iron | 17.9 mg | 99% | |
| Potassium | 2047 mg | 44% | |
*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.
