Welcome to a delightful recipe for Cheese Stuffed Meatballs. These meatballs are perfect for a family dinner, a party appetizer, or a fun cooking project. The combination of juicy meat and melted cheese creates a flavorful and satisfying dish that everyone will love. Follow this detailed guide to create mouthwatering cheese stuffed meatballs.
Ingredients
Before we start, let’s gather all the necessary ingredients for the meatballs and the cheese stuffing.
For the Meatballs:
- 1 pound ground beef (or a mix of beef and pork)
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (or 1 tablespoon dried parsley)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (optional)
For the Cheese Stuffing:
- 4 ounces mozzarella cheese, cut into small cubes
For Cooking:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Sauce (optional):
- 2 cups marinara sauce
Instructions
Step 1: Preparing the Meatball Mixture
- Mix the Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, chopped onion, minced garlic, egg, milk, parsley, salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning (if using). Mix until all the ingredients are well combined, but do not overmix.