Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs (Print Version)
Juicy meatballs filled with mozzarella, blended with fresh herbs, served with marinara sauce.
# Ingredients:
→ Meatball Mixture
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1 pound 80% lean ground beef or half ground pork and half ground beef
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1 large egg, beaten
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1/4 cup breadcrumbs
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1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
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2 teaspoons minced garlic
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1/4 cup finely chopped onion
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3/4 teaspoon Kosher salt
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1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian flat-leaf parsley
→ Cheese Filling
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4-6 ounces mozzarella, cut into 24 1/2-inch cubes
→ For Serving
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Marinara sauce
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Cooked spaghetti noodles
# Instructions:
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Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with foil and spray with nonstick spray.
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In a large bowl, mix the ground meat, egg, breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, garlic, onion, salt, pepper, and parsley using a wooden spoon or hands just until combined. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons water if needed to keep the mixture moist.
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Using a medium cookie scoop or a spoon, portion the mixture onto the baking sheet. Place one cheese cube in the center of each portion. Using your hands, wrap the meat mixture around the cheese and shape into 1 1/2-inch balls. Return to the baking sheet.
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Bake uncovered, turning halfway through, for 17 to 20 minutes, or until no longer pink in the center.