Cheese Stuffed Meatballs Recipe
These Cheese Stuffed Meatballs are a delicious blend of ground beef and Italian sausage, filled with gooey mozzarella, and baked to perfection. A savory and satisfying dish perfect for any occasion!
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 15 meatballs
- Category: Appetizer, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Meatballs:
- 1 pound lean ground beef (93%-7% fat)
- ½ pound ground mild Italian sausage
- 1 large egg
- ⅓ cup breadcrumbs
- ⅓ cup grated parmesan cheese (plus additional 1–2 tablespoons for garnish)
- ⅓ cup yellow onion very finely diced
- 2 tablespoons half & half
- 2 teaspoons grated garlic
- 1½ teaspoons dried Italian seasoning blend
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Filling:
- 15 cubes (¾-inch) mozzarella cheese (from an 8-ounce block)
- 24 ounce jar of tomato & basil marinara sauce
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat to 400°F and line a baking sheet.
- Mix meatball ingredients: Combine beef, sausage, egg, breadcrumbs, parmesan, onion, half & half, garlic, seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Form meatballs: Flatten meat, add mozzarella cube, encase cheese, and form meatballs.
- Bake: Bake for 20-25 mins until browned.
- Prepare sauce: Warm marinara in a skillet.
- Serve: Plate meatballs, top with sauce, and garnish with parmesan and parsley.
Notes
- Do not overmix the meatball mixture to keep them tender.
- Check meatballs for doneness after 20 minutes of baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball
- Calories: 136 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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