I am a true believer in a balanced and healthy lifestyle. And I fully believe you shouldn’t have to sacrifice the foods you know and love but instead consume in moderation or add a healthy twist.
Cheese-stuffed meatballs are one of the most delicious/easiest meals I’ve to think I ever put together. These stuffed meatballs are packed with so much flavor and deliciousness. If you are looking for an easy recipe to wow your family, this recipe is for you! The inside is packed with cheesy goodness you wouldn’t want to walk away from. When cooked right, this meat is tender and juicy, and the gooey mozzarella cheese adds to all the yumminess. Well, that is enough of my bragging on these meatballs. Let me show you how to make cheese-stuffed meatballs.
Cheese Stuffed Meatballs
What are the ingredients for this mozzarella stuffed meatballs recipe?
The step to this recipe for Cheese stuffed meatballs is so simple for any level of cook. Here are the steps.
Gather all of your ingredients
Cut your mozzarella stick into 4 pieces
In a bowl, add your meat
Add all of your ingredients to the bowl (Breadcrumbs, dried parsley, garlic powder, black pepper, sea salt, creole seasoning, Italian seasoning, and onion)
Take your hand and mix everything until well combined.
Grab a tablespoon of meat and flatten it in your hand's palm.
Place a piece of your mozzarella cheese stick in the middle and a sprinkle of mozzarella cheese. This is how you will form your cheese-stuffed meatballs.
Begin to form ground or turkey meat into a circle(meatball)
In a pan on medium heat, add your butter and olive oil.
Once the butter is melted, add your meatballs to the pan and allow them to cook for 2 to 3 minutes; then, take a fork and flip to another side to brown for 2 to 3 minutes.
Place a lid over the pan and allow to simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or until the inside of the meatballs are cooked. There you have it, stuffed meatballs.
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What sides can I enjoy with these mozzarella-stuffed meatballs?
The traditional side to eat with this meatball recipe is pasta, but you don’t always have to eat pasta. You can eat many other things that complement this turkey meatball recipe. I love to eat my delicious roasted broccoli recipe with this meal or my roasted potatoes. I must be completely honest with you. This cheese-stuffed meatballs recipe can be enjoyed all by itself.
mozzarella stuffed meatballs
Can I substitute the turkey meat for other meat?
Yes, you can substitute the turkey for other meat. To make these mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs. I have used ground beef in the place of turkey meat, and let me tell you, it is delicious either way! Just take your pick of meat and make these delicious mozzarella-stuffed meatballs.
What type of sauce to use for pasta?
For this recipe, cheese stuffed meatballs, you can use pasta sauce in the bottle. Barilla would be a good one. Then there is making the marinara sauce from scratch. Here is an easy and delicious recipe. You should also consider pairing this spaghetti and meatballs recipe with my garlic cheese balls or baked spaghetti.
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Cheese-stuffed meatballs are one of the most delicious/ easiest meals I’ve think I ever put together. These stuffed meatballs are packed with so much flavor and deliciousness.
Spaghetti sauceYour favorite..I used Newman's Own Roasted Garlic Pasta Sauce
1teaspoonSugar
1teaspoonBlack Pepper
½teaspoonSalt
1teaspoonGarlic Powder
Instructions
Gather all of your ingredients
Cut your mozzarella sticks into four pieces
Mozzarella sticks
In a bowl add in your meat
2 Lb Lean Turkey Meat or Ground beef
Add all of your ingredients to the bowl
¼ Cup Bread Crumbs, 1 teaspoon Dried Parsley or fresh parsley, 1 tablespoon Garlic Powder, 1 teaspoon Black Pepper, ½ tablespoon Creole Seasoning, 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning, 1 egg, ½ Cup Onion
Take your hand and mix everything together until we’ll combined.
Grab about a tablespoon of meat and begin to flatten in the palm of your hand.
Place a piece of your mozzarella cheese stick in the middle along with a sprinkle of mozzarella cheese.
Mozzarella sticks, 2 Cups Mozzarella cheese
Begin to form the meat into a circle(meatball)
In a pan on medium heat add in your butter and olive oil.
1 tablespoon Butter, 1 teaspoon Olive oil
Once the butter is melted add your meatballs to the pan and allow them to cook for 2 to 3 minutes then take a fork and flip to another side to brown for 2 to 3 minutes.
Add in your spaghetti sauce and seasoning to taste.
Place a lid over the pan and allow to simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or until the inside of the meatballs are cooked. There you have it mozzarella stuffed meatballs.
Last Updated on October 10, 2022 by Ronalyn Alston | Published: August 9, 2022