These meatballs are packed with flavor and gooey mozzarella cheese, making them a hit with everyone in the family.
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Cook Time30 minutesmins
Total Time45 minutesmins
Course: Main
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Easy
Servings: 4servings
Calories: 350kcal
Equipment
Mixing Bowl
Skillet
Baking Dish
Ingredients
Meat
1lbground beef or turkey
Vegetables
1cupfresh spinach, chopped
2clovesgarlic, minced
Cheese
1/2cupgrated Parmesan cheese
1cupmozzarella cheese, cut into small cubes
Other Ingredients
1/2cupbreadcrumbs
1largeegg
1tspItalian seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste
2cupsmarinara sauce
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
In a large bowl, combine ground meat, chopped spinach, minced garlic, Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, egg, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
Take a small amount of the meat mixture and flatten it in your palm. Place a cube of mozzarella in the center and fold the meat around it, sealing it completely to form a meatball.
Repeat with the remaining mixture.
In a skillet, heat a bit of oil over medium heat and brown the meatballs on all sides.
Pour the marinara sauce into a baking dish and place the browned meatballs on top.
Cover with foil and bake for 25-30 minutes.
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
Make sure to seal the mozzarella well inside the meatball to prevent it from leaking out while cooking. Use lean ground meat for a healthier option.