High Protein Cheesy Meatballs
Elevate your mealtime with these High Protein Cheesy Meatballs—an irresistible combination of juicy lean ground beef, tender ground chicken, and a molten mozzarella cheese core that bursts with flavor in every bite. Perfectly seasoned with garlic, onion powder, fresh parsley, and Parmesan cheese, these baked meatballs offer a healthier twist thanks to their high-protein profile and oven-baked preparation. With just 15 minutes of prep and 25 minutes in the oven, this recipe is a quick and satisfying option for dinner or meal prep, all while offering a deliciously cheesy indulgence. Serve them fresh from the oven with your favorite marinara sauce or a crisp side salad for a hearty, nutrient-rich meal that everyone will love.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 600 grams lean ground beef
- 300 grams ground chicken
- 2 large eggs
- 100 grams grated Parmesan cheese
- 150 grams mozzarella cheese, cut into small cubes
- 100 grams breadcrumbs
- 30 grams chopped fresh parsley
- 4 cloves minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly grease with some olive oil.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the lean ground beef, ground chicken, and eggs.
Add the grated Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, parsley, minced garlic, onion powder, black pepper, and salt. Mix all ingredients thoroughly with your hands until well combined.
Take about 2 tablespoons of the meat mixture in your hand, press a cube of mozzarella cheese into the center, and form a meatball around the cheese, ensuring it is fully enclosed.
Repeat the process with the remaining meat mixture and mozzarella cubes.
Place each meatball onto the prepared baking sheet, making sure they are spaced slightly apart.
Drizzle the meatballs with olive oil to lightly coat them.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and golden brown.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your cheesy high-protein meatballs!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3027 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 172.3 g | 221% | |
| Saturated Fat | 75.4 g | 377% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1216 mg | 405% | |
| Sodium | 7615 mg | 331% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 93.3 g | 34% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.5 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.3 g | ||
| Protein | 282.5 g | 565% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 2114 mg | 163% | |
| Iron | 27.9 mg | 155% | |
| Potassium | 2269 mg | 48% | |
*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.
