Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs Recipe

1      Reviews by:    Cynthia Green   Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs Recipe creates meatballs using ground beef and pork, Italian sausage, bread crumbs, Italian seasoning, eggs and garlic then inserts cubed mozzarella before simmering in marinara sauce. Food Category:    Ground Meat Cuisine Origin:    Northeastern    Servings:35 Nutrition facts:126 calories8.1 grams fat Print Preview Rate This Recipe Prep Time:   1 Hour 20 Minutes Cook Time:   30 Minutes Total Time:   1 Hour 50 Minutes

INGREDIENTS

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 lb bulk ground pork or mild Italian sausage
• 1 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
• 3 eggs
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 lb mozzarella, cut into cubes
• Olive oil
• Marinara (jar or homemade - search recipes)

DIRECTIONS

• In a large bowl mix beef, sausage, breadcrumbs, Italian seasoning, eggs, garlic, salt, and pepper.
• Form meat mixture into 2" balls. Press a cheese cube in the middle and seal the meat around it.
• Heat 1/2" olive oil in a large skillet. Brown meatballs and set aside on plate. Pour marinara sauce into pan; bring to a simmer.
• Add meatballs and simmer until cooked through, about 30 minutes. Serve over spaghetti or on top of a hoagie.

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