Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs make an amazing appetizer or main dish. The perfect pairing for pasta or to serve with toothpicks as an amazing appetizer for your next dinner party.
Don’t Tender homemade meatballs stuffed with mozzarella cheese in warm marinara sauce sound amazing? Easy mozzarella-stuffed meatballs come together quickly; ready in just 20 minutes!
Mozzarella Meatballs Ingredients
- Ground Beef– You will need 1½ pounds of ground beef, use 85-90% lean beef.
- Bread crumbs– ⅓ cup of breadcrumbs are used to absorb juices from the meat and keep the meatballs moist.
- Egg– One egg binds the meatballs so they stay together.
- Mozzarella cheese– You will need about 6 ounces of mozzarella cheese. I used a block of cheese and cut it into ½ inch cubes.
- Marinara sauce– Warm 3 cups of your favorite marinara sauce to serve with the meatballs.
- Seasonings– 1 teaspoon of salt, ½ teaspoon of black pepper, ½ teaspoon of garlic powder, and ½ teaspoon of dried oregano are used to season and flavor the meatballs.
- Water– 2 tablespoons of water (or more if needed) help to smooth out the meat.
How to Make Mozzarella-Stuffed Meatballs
- In a medium bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, garlic powder, oregano, egg, and water. Mix well and add more water if needed for a smooth texture.
- Scoop approximately 2 tablespoons of the meat then roll it into a ball. Press a cube of cheese into the center of the meatball.
- Surround the cheese with meat and re-roll the ball. Place the meatball onto the prepared baking sheet. Repeat until all meatballs are rolled and stuffed with cheese.
- Lightly spray the meatballs with cooking spray. Place in the oven on broil for 10 minutes or until just cooked through. (overcooking will cause the cheese to spill out).
- Pour warm marinara sauce over the meatballs then sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve.
What do you put in Meatballs so They Don’t Fall Apart?
One egg is used as a binder to hold the meatballs together. The breadcrumbs also help soak up moisture so the meatballs hold together.
What to Serve with Mozzarella-Stuffed Meatballs?
Easy mozzarella-stuffed meatballs make a great appetizer or main dish. Serve with spaghetti noodles and Homemade Bakery French Bread or Cheese and Garlic Crack Bread. And a mixed greens salad as a side dish.
Make Ahead Tips:
Prepare the meatballs and refrigerate until you are ready to broil. Allow the meatballs to come to room temperature before broiling.
You can also prepare and bake the recipe then reheat the meatballs when you are ready to serve.
To Refrigerate:
Easy mozzarella stuffed meatballs can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
To Freeze:
Store meatballs in a zip-top bag or airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months. Reheat in the microwave or oven until warm.
Easy Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds ground beef, 85-90% lean
- ⅓ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp water
- 6 ounces mozzarella cheese, cut into ½ inch cubes
- 3 cups marinara sauce, warmed
- fresh parsley, garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to broil. Line a baking sheet with foil then spray it with cooking spray.
- In a medium bowl, combine beef, breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, garlic powder, oregano, egg, and water. Mix well and add more water if needed for a smooth texture.
- Scoop approximately 2 tablespoons of the meat then roll it into a ball. Press a cube of cheese into the center of the meatball. Surround the cheese with meat and re-roll the ball. Place the meatball onto the prepared baking sheet. Repeat until all meatballs are rolled and stuffed with cheese.
- Lightly spray the meatballs with cooking spray. Place in the oven on broil for 10 minutes or until the meatballs are just done (overcooking will cause the cheese to spill out).
- Pour warm marinara sauce over the meatballs then sprinkle with fresh parsley. Serve.
