Description
Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs are the ultimate comfort food, elevating traditional meatballs with a delightful gooey center of melted mozzarella cheese. Perfect for any occasion, whether as a party appetizer or served over spaghetti for a hearty family dinner, these meatballs are sure to impress. Combining savory ground beef with fragrant herbs and spices creates a flavor explosion in every bite. With easy preparation and versatile serving options, you can whip up this dish in no time. Plus, they’re meal prep-friendly—make a batch ahead and freeze for quick meals later!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- ¼ cup Italian bread crumbs
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup minced yellow onion
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 8 ounces mozzarella cheese (diced)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, bread crumbs, parmesan, onion, garlic, egg, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper; mix until just combined.
- Shape about 1½ tablespoons of the mixture into a ball, place a piece of mozzarella in the center, and mold the meat around it to seal.
- Place meatballs on the baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- While baking, cook spaghetti noodles according to package directions.
- In a saucepan, heat baked meatballs with marinara sauce until warmed through.
- Serve meatballs over spaghetti or as an appetizer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (150g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg