The Best Cheese Stuffed Meatballs Recipe
These Cheese Stuffed Meatballs are a savory delight, filled with gooey melted mozzarella and baked to perfection. A perfect combination of flavors and textures 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
- 15 cubes (¾-inch) mozzarella cheese (from an 8-ounce block)
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley (optional garnish)
Sauce:
- 24 ounce jar of tomato & basil marinara sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with foil, sprayed with cooking spray.
- Mix the meatball ingredients: Combine all meatball ingredients in a bowl, mix gently, and form into 15 meatballs.
- Stuff the meatballs: Flatten each meatball, place a mozzarella cube in the center, encase the cheese, and roll into a ball.
- Bake: Bake the meatballs for 20-25 minutes until cooked through.
- Prepare the sauce: Heat the marinara sauce in a skillet.
- Serve: Plate the meatballs, top with sauce, and garnish with parsley and additional parmesan.
Notes
- Be careful not to overmix the meatball mixture.
- Ensure each meatball is sealed well to prevent cheese leakage.
- Check for doneness by cutting open a meatball.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball
- Calories: 136 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
