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Regular meatballs are fine. Stuffed meatballs are a revelation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Seasoned beef and pork. A gooey mozzarella center. Rolled in breadcrumbs and baked until crispy. Serve with marinara. Watch people lose their minds. These are dangerous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Makes 16-20 meatballs.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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1 lb ground beef<\/li>\n\n\n\n
\u00bd lb ground pork (or all beef)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
\u00bd cup breadcrumbs (panko = extra crispy)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
\u00bc cup grated Parmesan cheese<\/li>\n\n\n\n
1 large egg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
2 garlic cloves, minced<\/li>\n\n\n\n
1 tsp salt<\/li>\n\n\n\n
\u00bd tsp black pepper<\/li>\n\n\n\n
1 tsp Italian seasoning<\/li>\n\n\n\n
4 oz fresh mozzarella, cut into \u00bd-inch cubes (about 16-20 cubes)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
1 cup marinara sauce (for serving)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Fresh basil (optional)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Step-by-Step Instructions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Step 1: Preheat and Prep<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
Preheat oven to 400\u00b0F (200\u00b0C). Line a baking sheet with parchment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Cut mozzarella into small cubes. Set aside.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Step 2: Make Meatball Mix<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
In a bowl, combine beef, pork, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, garlic, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Mix gently (don’t overwork).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Step 3: Stuff the Meatballs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
Take a portion of meat mixture. Flatten in your palm.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Place a mozzarella cube in the center. Wrap meat around it, sealing completely.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Roll into a smooth ball. Repeat.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Step 4: Bake<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
Place meatballs on baking sheet. Bake 15-18 minutes until browned and cooked through (internal temp 165\u00b0F).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Step 5: Serve<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
Warm marinara sauce. Spoon over meatballs or serve on the side.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Garnish with basil. Watch the cheese pull. Try not to burn your mouth. You will anyway.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Store cooked meatballs in an airtight container for 4 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Reheat:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Oven at 375\u00b0F for 8-10 minutes. Microwave works but cheese won’t be as gooey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Freezer Friendly:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Freeze uncooked meatballs on a baking sheet, then transfer to a bag. Bake from frozen at 400\u00b0F for 20-25 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pro Tip:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Don’t overmix the meat. Tough meatballs are sad meatballs. Gentle hands = tender.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Juicy meatball outside. Melty mozzarella inside. Crispy edges. Served with marinara. One bite, cheese pull, game over.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2244,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2,7],"tags":[1420,1857,1860,1856,1393,1424,1858,1859],"class_list":["post-2186","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-baking","category-quick_meals","tag-baked-meatballs","tag-cheese-stuffed-meatballs","tag-cheesy-meatballs","tag-crispy-meatballs","tag-easy-meatball-recipe","tag-italian-meatballs","tag-mozzarella-stuffed-meatballs","tag-stuffed-meatballs"],"yoast_head":"\n
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