Spinach Garlic Meatballs Stuffed with Mozzarella Delight!
Delicious meatballs made with spinach and garlic, stuffed with gooey mozzarella cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, cubed
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, chopped spinach, minced garlic, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, salt, pepper, and parsley.
- Mix until well combined.
- Take a small amount of the mixture and flatten it in your hand.
- Place a cube of mozzarella in the center and wrap the meat around it, forming a ball.
- Repeat until all the mixture is used.
- Place the meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until cooked through and golden brown.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes to the meat mixture.
- These meatballs can be served with marinara sauce or on a sub for a meatball sandwich.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg