Low Fat Cheese-Stuffed Meatballs

Indulge in the ultimate guilt-free comfort food with these Low Fat Cheese-Stuffed Meatballs, a healthier twist on a classic favorite! Made with lean ground turkey, heart-healthy rolled oats, and stuffed with creamy low-fat mozzarella, these tender meatballs are bursting with flavor in every bite. Seasoned with aromatic garlic, onion, and Italian herbs, they’re baked, not fried, for a light yet satisfying meal that’s low in fat but high in taste. Topped with a luscious tomato sauce and ready in under 45 minutes, they’re perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or as a crowd-pleasing appetizer. Pair them with whole-grain pasta, zucchini noodles, or enjoy them solo for a protein-packed, wholesome dish that doesn't skimp on indulgence.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound Lean Ground Turkey
• 4 ounces Low-Fat Mozzarella Cheese, cubed
• 0.5 cup Rolled Oats
• 1 unit Egg White
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 0.5 cup Onion, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
• 1 teaspoon Dried Basil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper
• 0 optional Olive Oil Cooking Spray
• 1.5 cups Tomato Sauce

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

Step 2

In a large bowl, combine the lean ground turkey, rolled oats, egg white, minced garlic, chopped onion, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.

Step 3

Take a small amount of the turkey mixture and flatten it into a disc in your palm.

Step 4

Place a cube of low-fat mozzarella cheese in the center of the disc.

Step 5

Carefully fold the meat around the cheese and roll it into a ball, ensuring the cheese is completely covered by the meat.

Step 6

Repeat the process with the remaining meat mixture and cheese cubes.

Step 7

Place the meatballs in a baking dish sprayed with olive oil cooking spray to prevent sticking.

Step 8

Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, or until the meat is thoroughly cooked and no longer pink in the center.

Step 9

While the meatballs are baking, heat the tomato sauce in a small saucepan over low heat.

Step 10

Once the meatballs are done, remove them from the oven and pour the hot tomato sauce over them.

Step 11

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

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1130.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1240.6

Total Fat 57.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 19.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 384.7mg	0%
Sodium 3979.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 56.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.8g	0%
Total Sugars 16.1g
Protein 136.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1003.1mg	0%
Iron 10.5mg	0%
Potassium 1518.3mg	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: 40.2%

Protein: 42.3%

Carbs: 17.5%