Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs

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Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs

By: Spoon Fork Spice

Prep Time: 10 Minutes 
 Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Serving Size: 4


Ingredients:

  • 1 lb. Ground Beef
  • 1/4 Onion Minced
  • 1/3 Cup Garlic Herb Bread Crumbs
  • 1/3Cup Parmesan
  • 1 Egg
  • 1 tsp. Worcestershire 
  • 1 tsp. Salt
  • 1.5 tsp. Onion Powder
  • 1/2 tsp. Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 tsp. Paprika
  • 1/2 tsp. Black Pepper
  • 1 tsp. Italian Seasoning
  • 1/4 Cup Finely Chopped Parsley 
  • Mozzarella Pearls
  • 2 Tbpn. Cooking Oil

Baking Instructions:

1.) Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. 
2.) Add all ingredients into a large bowl and mix.
3.) Use a small cookie scoop or a tablespoon and form meatballs (about 1.5 inch in size) and stuff mozzarella pearls (1 or 2 depending on personal choice and size of meatball) in center. 
4.) In an oven safe skillet heat up oil and brown the meatballs (around 8 minutes).
5.) Place skillet in oven and finish meatballs by baking for around 12 minutes until they are thoroughly cooked.
6.) Enjoy over pasta and sauce of choice.

*Top with additional cheese and parsley extra flavor
*Use a good quality Parmesan for optimal texture and flavor
*Raos marinara is my favorite