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🧀 Baked Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs: Ooey Gooey Perfection! 🍝✨

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These Baked Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs are juicy, flavorful, and filled with melty mozzarella cheese in every bite! Perfect for pasta, subs, or as a delicious appetizer. 🛒

🛒 Ingredients:

For the Meatballs:

  • 🥩 1 1/2 lbs ground beef
  • 🧀 4 oz mozzarella cheese, cut into small cubes
  • 🍞 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 🥚 1 large egg
  • 🧄 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 🧅 1/4 cup onion, finely diced
  • 🌿 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
  • 🥄 1/2 tsp salt
  • 🌶️ 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 🥄 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 🧄 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 🥄 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese

For Baking & Serving:

  • 🍅 1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce
  • 🧀 Extra shredded mozzarella & Parmesan for topping
  • 🌿 Fresh basil for garnish (optional)

🔥 Instructions:

1️⃣ Preheat & Prepare

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Lightly grease a baking dish or line a sheet pan with parchment paper.

2️⃣ Make the Meatball Mixture

  1. In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, onion, parsley, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, and Parmesan.
  2. Mix until just combined (don’t overmix to keep them tender).

3️⃣ Stuff the Meatballs

  1. Take about 2 tablespoons of meat mixture and flatten it slightly in your hand.
  2. Place one mozzarella cube in the center, then wrap the meat around it, sealing the edges.
  3. Roll into a firm meatball and place on the baking sheet. Repeat for all meatballs.

4️⃣ Bake the Meatballs

  • Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until browned and cooked through.

5️⃣ Simmer in Sauce

  1. In a large skillet, heat the marinara sauce over low heat.
  2. Add the baked meatballs and let them simmer for 5-7 minutes to soak up the sauce.

6️⃣ Serve & Enjoy

  • Sprinkle with extra mozzarella or Parmesan and garnish with fresh basil.
  • Serve over pasta, in a sub roll, or enjoy them on their own! 🍴

🍯 Why You’ll Love This Recipe:

  • Cheesy Center: Melty mozzarella in every bite!
  • Juicy & Flavorful: Perfectly seasoned and tender.
  • Versatile: Great for spaghetti, subs, or as an appetizer.

These Baked Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs are pure comfort food magic—cheesy, saucy, and absolutely delicious! 🧀🍝✨