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Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs

These easy mozzarella stuffed meatballs are my go-to for a quick meal! Freezer friendly and stuffed with cheese, you can't ask for much more!
Course Dinner
Cuisine Italian
Keyword beef, cheese, dinner, easy dinner, freezer friendly, freezer recipe, meatballs, mozzarella, pasta, pork
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
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Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 24 meatballs
Author Jesseca

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef I used half beef half Italian sausage
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 large egg
  • pinch of red pepper flakes optional
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 12 small balls mozzarella cheese cut in half
  • 4 tablespoons oil

Instructions

  • Line a baking tray with parchment paper and set aside.
  • Place all of the ingredients, except the mozzarella and oil, in a medium size bowl. Use your hands to gently combine making sure not to over mix.
  • Using a cookie scoop, or small measuring cup, scoop your meat into even portions. Slightly flatten with your fingers or the back of a spoon. Place 1 cheese half onto each meatball and roll up around the mozzarella.
  • Heat your oil in a medium sized skillet and preheat your oven to 400 degrees. Carefully place your meatballs in the hot oil. Brown for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden and transfer to your prepared baking tray.
  • Bake 8 minutes or until cooked through.
  • To Freeze: Cool your meatballs and transfer the tray to the freezer. Freeze overnight or until solid and remove to a large freezer safe bag. Reheat in sauce over the stove or the microwave.

Notes

This recipe is from the cookbook Fast to the Freezer Cookbook. Pick up your copy for more delicious freezer meals!