More Cheese Stuffed Meatballs
Cook Time
15
mins
Calories
245
Serving Size
8
Carbs
3.6
Fat
13.7
Protein
25.6
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FoodLoversRecipes
description
These just seem to work!
ingredients
- 1 small onion, grated
- 1/2 cup parsley, chopped
- 2/3 cup grated Parmesan Cheese
- 1/3 cup Italian bread crumbs
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons marinara sauce, plus 1/3 cup
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 pinch of crushed red pepper flakes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 package of ground beef (1.5-2lbs)
- 16 cubed pieces of smoked mozzarella cheese (1/2 inch cubes)
directions
- Position the oven rack in the lower 1/3 of the oven.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- In a large bowl, combine the onion, parsley, parm cheese, bread crumbs, egg, marinara, garlic, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper.
- Once mixed, add in the beef, mixing with your hands.
- Shape the meat mixture into 16 meatballs.
- Make a hole in the center of each meatball and place a cube of mozzarella inside.
- Reform the meatball so the cheese is completely concealed.
- Spoon 1/3 cup extra marinara in the bottom of a baking dish.
- Place the meatballs inside and drizzle with a little extra virgin olive oil.
- Bake for 15 minutes until cooked through