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
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, onion, parsley, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, and Parmesan.
- Mix until just combined (don’t overmix to keep them tender).
3️⃣ Stuff the Meatballs
- Take about 2 tablespoons of meat mixture and flatten it slightly in your hand.
- Place one mozzarella cube in the center, then wrap the meat around it, sealing the edges.
- 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
- In a large skillet, heat the marinara sauce over low heat.
- 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! 🧀🍝✨