“Cheese Stuffed Meatballs: A Delicious Family Favorite!”
Cheese Stuffed Meatballs are a delicious and hearty dish that combines the savory flavors of meat with gooey melted cheese, making them a family favorite.
- Author: Olivia
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, cubed
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Mix until well combined.
- Take a small amount of the meat mixture and flatten it in your hand.
- Place a cube of mozzarella cheese in the center and wrap the meat around it, forming a ball.
- Repeat with the remaining meat mixture and cheese.
- Place the meatballs in a baking dish and cover with marinara sauce.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until cooked through.
- Serve hot with pasta or on their own.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add Italian seasoning to the meat mixture.
- These meatballs can be frozen before baking for later use.
- Serve with garlic bread for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Cheese Stuffed Meatballs, Meatballs, Italian Recipe, Family Dinner