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    Home » Recipes » Baked Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs

    Baked Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs

    Published: Apr 3, 2019 · Modified: Jan 5, 2022 by Vicky

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    Are you looking for an easy and yummy appetizer idea to serve at your next gathering? Well, your search is over, because these Baked Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs are an easy, cheesy crowd pleaser. This is one of my favorite meatball recipes. Guests will be surprised when they take a bite into these and taste the mozzarella cheese. You can also make a batch of these and serve them with some spaghetti and marinara sauce for a tasty dinner that the whole family will love. Be sure to also try our Instant Pot Orange Glazed Meatballs and our 4 Ingredient Easy Meatballs.

    Are you looking for an easy and yummy appetizer idea to serve at your next gathering? Well, your search is over, because these Baked Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs are an easy, cheesy crowd pleaser. #meatballs #recipes #easyrecipe
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    • Why these mozzarella meatballs are awesome
    • Ingredients
    • How to make mozzarella stuffed meatballs
    • Baked Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs
    • Frequently asked questions
    • Make meal planning easier
    • Related post

    Why these mozzarella meatballs are awesome

    • Great for an appetizer or served with pasta for a main dish
    • 35 minutes from start to finish
    • Baked, not fried!

    Ingredients

    • lean ground beef
    • Italian sausage (remove from casings)
    • Italian style breadcrumbs
    • egg
    • parsley
    • basil
    • oregano
    • garlic powder
    • black pepper
    • salt
    • mozzarella cheese

    How to make mozzarella stuffed meatballs

    To make these baked mozzarella stuffed meatballs, start out by preheating your oven to 350 degrees.

    ingredients for meatballs in a bowl

    In a large bowl, combine ground beef, sausage that has been removed from casings, breadcrumbs, egg, parsley, basil, oregano, garlic powder, salt and pepper.

    Now it is time to get in there and mix the ingredients with your hands until they are well combined. You want to take off any rings before you do this. Trust me, cleaning meat out of rings is not fun. I love this ring holder!

    Scoop meat mixture by the tablespoon full and form into small disks.

    making meatballs

    Next, comes my favorite part - adding the cheese! Because you know, cheese makes everything better! Add a pinch of shredded mozzarella cheese to the center of each disk.

    recipes for mozzarella stuffed meatballs

    Now we need to form these into meatballs. To do so, pinch the ends of each disk together to seal in the cheese, then roll the disk in between your hands until a ball forms.

    Baked Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs

    Place the meatballs in a greased baking dish or baking sheet and bake for 25 minutes or until the meatballs are cooked through. You can also line your pan with parchment paper for easier cleanup.

    Remove the meatballs from the oven and garnish with marinara sauce.

    Baked Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs with marinara sauce

         

    If you are serving these at a party, pop some festive toothpicks in them. You can also set up a little bowl of marinara sauce at the center of the table. People can now easily dip them into the sauce.

    meatballs with spaghetti sauce

    You can also serve these meatballs with spaghetti noodles for a hearty meal.

    Baked Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs

    Are you looking for an easy and yummy appetizer idea to serve at your next gathering? Well, your search is over, because these Baked Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs are an easy, cheesy crowd pleaser.
    5 from 13 votes
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    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: Italian
    Keyword: meatballs
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes
    Total Time: 35 minutes
    Servings: 15 meatballs
    Calories: 127kcal

    Ingredients

    • ½ pound ground beef
    • ½ pound Italian sausage (remove from casings)
    • ⅓ cup Italian style breadcrumbs
    • 1 egg
    • 1 teaspoon parsley
    • 1 teaspoon basil
    • 1 teaspoon oregano
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • ½ teaspoon black pepper
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 1 cup mozzarella cheese

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
    • Combine ground beef, sausage that has been removed from casings, breadcrumbs, egg, parsley, basil, oregano, garlic powder, pepper, and salt in a large bowl. Using your hands, mix together ingredients until well
    • Using your hands, mix together ingredients until well combined.
    • Scoop meat mixture by the tablespoon and form into small disks.
    • Add a pinch of shredded mozzarella cheese to each disk.
    • To form a ball, pinch the ends of each disk together to seal in the cheese, then roll the disk in between your hands until a ball forms.
    • Place the meatballs in a greased baking dish and bake for 25 minutes or until the meatballs are cooked through.

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    Notes

    To store, place in an airtight container and store in the fridge for 4-5 days.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 127kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 39mg | Sodium: 266mg | Potassium: 95mg | Vitamin A: 65IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 0.7mg

    This nutritional information is approximate and was calculated using online calculators. Your nutritional information may vary depending on numerous factors. 

    baked mozzarella stuffed meatballs

    Frequently asked questions

    How do I store mozzarella stuffed meatballs?

    Place in an airtight container and store in the fridge for 4-5 days.

    Can I use ground turkey instead of ground beef in these meatballs?

    Yes, ground turkey or ground chicken is a great way to make this dish healthier. Turkey meatballs and chicken meatballs are still tasty when combined with these seasonings.

    Make meal planning easier

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    Then when it is time for dinner, make that night’s recipe (choices include make-ahead, freezer meals, slow-cooker recipes, and other time-saving strategies).

    That's it! Dinner is on the table and you can enjoy a home cooked meal with the family – without the stress!

    We all have more important things to do than meal planning. Let someone else do it for you with Eat At Home Meal Plans. Monthly, quarterly and annual plans are available.

    Related post

    • Instant Pot Meatballs with BBQ Sauce
    • Instant Pot Orange Glazed Meatballs
    • 4 Ingredient Easy Meatballs
    • Instant Pot Hawaiian Meatballs
    • Instant Pot Swedish Meatballs
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    1. Jamie

      April 03, 2019 at 1:06 pm

      5 stars
      Oh these look fanastic! These would be perfect for appetizers. Yum!

    2. Shadi Hasanzadenemati

      April 03, 2019 at 1:31 pm

      5 stars
      YUM!!! I love these, especially that melted cheese in the middle! Totally delicious!

    3. Luci

      April 03, 2019 at 2:07 pm

      5 stars
      Yes, I will be making this asap. I love meatballs and add cheese to the middle makes it even better.

    4. krissy

      April 03, 2019 at 2:22 pm

      5 stars
      i had never made meatballs before. i mean, ive made the kind that came in a bag lol
      but i saw this recipe and had to try it. i may be ruined now for premade frozen meatballs 🙂
      these are incredible. yum!

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