Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs
Recipe by Kristy, MPH, RDN of Chocolate Slopes | Photography by Two Spoons Studio
- Prep time 20 minutes
- Cook time 25 minutes
- Servings 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean or extra lean ground beef
- 1/2 cup whole wheat Panko crumbs
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- salt and pepper
- 3 mozzarella cheese sticks, each cut into 6 pieces
- marinara sauce
- Parmesan cheese
Serve these cheese-stuffed, appetizer meatballs with marinara sauce from the grocery store. The quick-and-easy preparation suits hectic schedules and hearty appetites to a T.
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a large bowl combine beef, Panko crumbs, egg, Italian seasoning, garlic, and salt and pepper to taste. Form into uniformly sized meatballs (about 1 1/2 inch in diameter).
- Insert one piece of mozzarella cheese inside each meatball, completely covering cheese with meatball. Place meatballs on baking sheet and cook for 20-25 minutes or until beef is thoroughly cooked and mozzarella cheese is melted.
- Sprinkle baked meatballs with Parmesan cheese. Serve with pasta or dip in marinara sauce.
Nutritional Information
(per serving):
Calories: 301
Carbohydrate: 11g
Protein: 31g
Total Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 6.5g
Trans Fat: 0.4g
Cholesterol: 137mg
Sodium: 343mg
Dietary Fiber: 1g
Calcium: 167mg
These values are approximate. Per serving, based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
