Cheesy Meatballs

Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with these Cheesy Meatballs, a mouthwatering combination of tender ground beef and pork seasoned to perfection with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and more. The magic lies in the surprise center—a gooey cube of Mozzarella cheese that melts as you cook the meatballs to golden-brown perfection in a skillet. Simmered in rich marinara sauce and garnished with fresh basil, these cheesy delights are bursting with flavor in every bite. Perfect as a hearty appetizer, a main course over spaghetti, or as a crowd-pleasing party snack, these easy-to-make meatballs are sure to become a family favorite. Ready in under an hour, they make weeknight dinners both quick and delicious!

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 500 grams ground beef
• 250 grams ground pork
• 100 grams bread crumbs
• 60 milliliters milk
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 100 grams Mozzarella cheese, cut into small cubes
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 500 milliliters marinara sauce
• 4 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, chopped

Directions

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine the ground beef and ground pork.

Step 2

In a separate small bowl, soak the bread crumbs in milk for about 5 minutes until soft.

Step 3

Add the soaked bread crumbs, egg, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning to the meat mixture.

Step 4

Mix everything together with your hands until well combined, being careful not to overwork the mixture.

Step 5

Take a small portion of the meat mixture and flatten it in your hand, place a cube of Mozzarella cheese in the center, and shape the meat around the cheese to form a ball, making sure the cheese is fully enclosed.

Step 6

Repeat until all the meat mixture has been used.

Step 7

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.

Step 8

Add the meatballs to the skillet in batches, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Brown the meatballs on all sides, about 5 minutes per batch.

Step 9

Once browned, transfer the meatballs to a plate and repeat with remaining meatballs.

Step 10

In the same skillet, pour in the marinara sauce and bring it to a simmer.

Step 11

Return the meatballs to the skillet, cover, and let them simmer in the sauce for an additional 10-15 minutes, until cooked through.

Step 12

Serve the meatballs hot, garnished with fresh basil if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1613.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3104.9

Total Fat 211.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 78.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.4g
Cholesterol 859.1mg	0%
Sodium 4958.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 100.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 10.0g	0%
Total Sugars 24.6g
Protein 187.4g	0%

Vitamin D 75.2IU	0%
Calcium 1032.6mg	0%
Iron 21.2mg	0%
Potassium 1709.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 62.3%

Protein: 24.5%

Carbs: 13.2%