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Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs

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These mozzarella stuffed meatballs are tender, juicy, and bursting with melted cheese in every bite. Perfect for pasta, subs, or as a crowd-pleasing appetizer.

Ingredients

  • Ground Beef: 1 pound
  • Italian Sausage: 1/2 pound (casings removed)
  • Breadcrumbs: 1/2 cup
  • Milk: 1/4 cup
  • Parmesan Cheese: 1/4 cup grated
  • Egg: 1 large
  • Garlic: 2 cloves minced
  • Italian Seasoning: 1 tablespoon
  • Salt: 1 teaspoon
  • Black Pepper: 1/2 teaspoon
  • Mozzarella Cheese: 4 ounces, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • Marinara Sauce: 2 cups

Instructions

  1. Preheat Your Equipment: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with foil. Place a wire rack on top if you have one.
  2. Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the ground beef, sausage, breadcrumbs, milk, Parmesan, egg, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until just combined.
  3. Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Lightly grease the wire rack or foil to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
  4. Assemble the Dish: Take about 2 tablespoons of the meat mixture and flatten into a disc. Place one mozzarella cube in the center, wrap the meat around it, and roll into a ball. Repeat with the rest.
  5. Cook to Perfection: Arrange meatballs on the prepared rack and bake for 18–20 minutes, until browned and cooked through.
  6. Finishing Touches: Warm marinara sauce in a saucepan. Once the meatballs are done, either spoon sauce over them or gently simmer them in the sauce for 5 minutes.
  7. Serve and Enjoy: Garnish with fresh parsley or more Parmesan and serve with pasta, crusty bread, or on their own!

Notes

  • Chill stuffed meatballs before baking to hold shape.
  • Use low-moisture mozzarella for best melting results.
  • Don’t overmix the meat mixture to keep meatballs tender.

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