Italian Herb Baked Meatballs with 5-Minute Marinara Sauce.
Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs
...are the perfect party appetizer, they are cheesy, they are tasty and they are very easy to make. I like to serve mine in marinara sauce, topped with a sprinkle of parmesan, fresh parsley, and fresh basil. You can make them for dinner and serve them over spaghetti with extra cheese on top because more cheese is always a good decision.
Helpful Tips to make Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs:
- You can add less or more garlic powder, depending on your own preference. You can also add some fresh garlic for extra flavor.
- I like adding Italian seasoning, but if you don’t have any on hand, you can use a mix of dried basil and oregano.
- You can use store-bought marinara sauce or homemade.
- You may have to add a little more water, make sure you get the perfect smooth consistency.
- Make sure the meatballs are well-sealed after adding the cheese, otherwise it will ooze out.
What you will need to make Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs:
- Italian Seasoning - Delicious in this recipe, and its a nice seasoning to have in your pantry.
- Baking Pan - this baking pan is perfect to have on hand.
- Aluminum Foil - to make clean up easy.
Enjoy!
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Yield: 6-8 people
Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs
Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs are cheesy and delicious, perfect as an appetizer or served over a pile of spaghetti.
prep time: 10 MINScook time: 10 MINStotal time: 20 mins
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground beef (85-90% lean)
- 1/3 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 large egg
- 3-5 tablespoons water
- 8 ounces mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
- 3 cups store-bought marinara sauce, warmed
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
- cooking spray
- Fresh basil
Instructions
- Preheat the broiler.
- Line a baking pan with foil and spray the foil with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl mix: beef, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, egg, breadcrumbs and water. Mix until well combined and smooth, you may need to add a few more tablespoons of water, one at a time.
- Take 2 tablespoons of the meat mixture and roll it into a ball, flatten it a bit and add a cube of cheese, cover with the meat and roll into a ball,, making sure that the meat completely covers the cheese and is well sealed.
- Place the meatballs on the baking sheet pan and spray with cooking spray.
- Broil for 10 minutes or until meatballs are just done. Make sure you don’t overcook, as the cheese may start to ooze.
- Warm up some homemade or store-bought marinara sauce and add it to a serving bowl.
- Add the meatballs to the serving bowl, sprinkle with cheese, parsley and basil.
- Serve immediately.
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