Baked Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs
Welcome to the world of culinary delight where we explore the irresistible Baked Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs. This recipe is a perfect blend of flavors and textures, promising a memorable dining experience. Let’s dive into the details of crafting these mouthwatering meatballs.
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Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Small onion, grated | 1 |
| Fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped | 1/2 cup |
| Grated Parmesan Cheese | 2/3 cup |
| Italian bread crumbs | 1/3 cup |
| Large egg | 1 |
| Marinara sauce | 2 tablespoons + 1/3 cup |
| Garlic cloves, minced | 3 |
| Crushed red pepper flakes | A pinch |
| Salt and pepper | To taste |
| Ground beef | 1.5-2 lbs |
| Mozzarella cheese, cubed | 16 pieces (1/2 inch cubes) |
Instructions:
- Position the oven rack in the lower 1/3 of the oven.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- In a large bowl, combine onion, parsley, Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, egg, marinara, garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
- 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 to conceal the cheese.
- Spoon 1/3 cup marinara into the bottom of a baking dish.
- Place the meatballs inside and drizzle with extra virgin olive oil.
- Bake for 15 minutes until cooked through.
