Low Fat Cheese-Stuffed Meatballs
Satisfy your cravings without the guilt with these Low Fat Cheese-Stuffed Meatballs, a lighter twist on a comfort food classic! Juicy, lean ground turkey is combined with heart-healthy rolled oats, aromatic garlic and onion, and a hint of Italian herbs for a flavor-packed base. Each meatball is stuffed with a gooey, melty cube of low-fat mozzarella cheese, creating an irresistible surprise in every bite. Baked to perfection in the oven, these meatballs skip the extra fat from frying while staying tender and flavorful. Served smothered in a rich tomato sauce, they make the perfect weeknight dinner or party appetizer that's high in protein and low in guilt. Quick to prep and ready in under 45 minutes, this recipe is a must-try for anyone seeking a healthier indulgence.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Lean Ground Turkey
- 4 ounces Low-Fat Mozzarella Cheese, cubed
- 0.5 cup Rolled Oats
- 1 unit Egg White
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 0.5 cup Onion, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
- 1 teaspoon Dried Basil
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper
- optional Olive Oil Cooking Spray
- 1.5 cups Tomato Sauce
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
In a large bowl, combine the lean ground turkey, rolled oats, egg white, minced garlic, chopped onion, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
Take a small amount of the turkey mixture and flatten it into a disc in your palm.
Place a cube of low-fat mozzarella cheese in the center of the disc.
Carefully fold the meat around the cheese and roll it into a ball, ensuring the cheese is completely covered by the meat.
Repeat the process with the remaining meat mixture and cheese cubes.
Place the meatballs in a baking dish sprayed with olive oil cooking spray to prevent sticking.
Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, or until the meat is thoroughly cooked and no longer pink in the center.
While the meatballs are baking, heat the tomato sauce in a small saucepan over low heat.
Once the meatballs are done, remove them from the oven and pour the hot tomato sauce over them.
Serve the meatballs hot, garnished with fresh basil or parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1241 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 57.6 g | 74% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.5 g | 98% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 385 mg | 128% | |
| Sodium | 3980 mg | 173% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 56.5 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.8 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.1 g | ||
| Protein | 136.6 g | 273% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1003 mg | 77% | |
| Iron | 10.5 mg | 58% | |
| Potassium | 1518 mg | 32% | |
*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.
