Cheese Stuffed Meatballs
Get ready to elevate your dinner game with these irresistible Cheese Stuffed Meatballs! Bursting with flavor, this recipe combines a savory blend of ground beef, Italian sausage, and classic seasonings for a tender, juicy bite. At the heart of each meatball lies a gooey surprise—melty mozzarella cheese that oozes out when you cut into them. A quick sear in olive oil locks in the juices before baking them to perfection, making them golden on the outside and tender on the inside. Perfect for pairing with marinara sauce and pasta or serving on a crusty sub, these meatballs are a crowd-pleasing hit that come together in just 40 minutes. Whether it’s for a weeknight dinner or game-day snack, these cheesy, flavor-packed meatballs are sure to steal the show!
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Ingredients
- 500 grams Ground beef
- 250 grams Italian sausage
- 100 grams Breadcrumbs
- 50 grams Grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large Egg
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon Dried Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 100 grams Mozzarella cheese (cubed)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, Italian sausage, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, chopped parsley, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
Step 3
Mix the ingredients together thoroughly with your hands or a spoon until well combined.
Step 4
Take about 1 ½ tablespoons of the meat mixture and flatten it slightly in your hand.
Step 5
Place a cube of mozzarella cheese in the center of the meat, then fold the meat mixture around it to completely encase the cheese. Roll it gently into a ball.
Step 6
Repeat with the remaining meat mixture and mozzarella cubes. You should have about 15-18 meatballs depending on their size.
Step 7
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sear the meatballs for 1-2 minutes on each side until browned. This step helps seal in their juices.
Step 8
Transfer the browned meatballs to the prepared baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until fully cooked with an internal temperature of 75°C (165°F).
Step 9
Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy them as they are, or serve with marinara sauce over pasta or on top of a sub sandwich.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1105.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3162.3 |
| Total Fat 231.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 88.3g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 17.0g | |
| Cholesterol 872.8mg | 0% |
| Sodium 7894.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 91.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 12.8g | |
| Protein 192.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 175.2IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1448.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 18.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2220.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories