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Delicious cheese stuffed meatballs with gooey mozzarella cheese in homemade tomato sauce.

Cheese Stuffed Meatballs

Cheese Stuffed Meatballs are an easy, impressive dinner option featuring a melty cheesy center that everyone loves.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb Ground meat (beef, turkey, chicken, or a mix) Use any ground meat based on preference.
  • 1 large Egg Helps to bind the mixture.
  • 1 cup Bread crumbs Plain or Italian style.
  • 1 small Grated onion or garlic For flavor.
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Pepper
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning Optional, for added flavor.
  • 1 cup Cheese cubes Use mozzarella, cheddar, or provolone.
  • 2 cups Marinara sauce For serving and baking.

Method
 

Prepare Meatball Mixture
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine ground meat, egg, bread crumbs, grated onion or garlic, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  3. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
Stuff and Shape Meatballs
  1. Cut cheese into 1/2 to 3/4 inch cubes and optionally chill them for better handling.
  2. Take a small handful of meat mixture, flatten it, place a cheese cube in the center, wrap the meat around the cheese, and pinching to seal.
  3. Roll the meatball gently to smooth out any seams.
Bake Meatballs
  1. Place the meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  2. Bake for about 20-25 minutes, until browned and cooked through.
  3. In the last 10 minutes of baking, warm marinara sauce in a pan.
Serve
  1. Once cooked, add the meatballs to the sauce and let them simmer for 10 minutes before serving.
  2. Serve over pasta, with garlic bread, or as appetizers with toothpicks.

Notes

These meatballs freeze well. After cooking, let them cool completely and freeze in a single layer. Alternatively, freeze uncooked meatballs on a baking sheet and transfer to a bag after firm. reheat gently in sauce.