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Mozzarella Stuffed Homemade Meatballs

These Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs are filled with gooey cheese for the ultimate sandwich ingredient or pasta topping. They're super flavorful and easy to make!
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword baked meatballs recipe, best meatballs recipe, easy meatballs recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 5 servings
Calories 412kcal
Author Jenny

Equipment

  • Oven

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped white onion
  • 1/2 cup Panko bread crumbs
  • 1/2 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 2 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tbsp yellow mustard
  • 1 tsp hot sauce like Tobasco
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp garlic salt
  • 10 Mozzarella balls 1 inch each

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. and grease 9x13-inch baking dish with oil.
  • Place beef, egg, onion, bread crumbs, Parmesan, milk, garlic, Worcestershire, mustard, hot sauce, salt, pepper and garlic salt into a large mixing bowl, stirring until just combined.
  • Take 1/4 cup beef mixture and press into center with your thumb to make room for cheese ball. Place cheese in middle then with hands enclose the cheese with the beef, making sure the cheese is completely covered.
  • Place meatballs into prepared baking dish and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until cooked through.
  • Serve over top your favorite pasta or inside a warm roll for delicious meatball sandwich.

Nutrition

Calories: 412kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 116mg | Sodium: 775mg | Potassium: 422mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 126IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 376mg | Iron: 3mg