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mozzarella stuffed meatballs

Delicious homemade mozzarella stuffed meatballs baked to perfection, served with marinara sauce.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 15
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 0.5 pound ground Italian sausage
  • 1 large egg
  • 0.33 cup breadcrumbs
  • 0.33 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 0.33 cup yellow onion
  • 2 tablespoons half & half
  • 2 teaspoons grated garlic
  • 1.5 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning blend
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
  • 15 cubes mozzarella cheese ¾-inch from an 8-ounce block
  • 24 oz tomato & basil marinara sauce
  • 1 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley optional garnish

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with olive oil cooking spray.
  2. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, Italian sausage, egg, breadcrumbs, parmesan, diced onion, half & half, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until combined.
  3. Using a cookie scoop, form 15 meatballs and place on a plate. Flatten each into a disc about 3.5 inches wide.
  4. Place one mozzarella cube into the center of each disc. Fold sides up and around the cheese, sealing completely and shaping into a ball.
  5. Arrange the stuffed meatballs on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes until browned and cooked through.
  6. Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Heat marinara sauce in a skillet over medium-low heat.
  7. Serve meatballs topped with warmed marinara sauce and garnish with chopped parsley.

Notes

Ensure cheese is properly sealed inside the meatball to prevent oozing during baking.