Best 9 Cream Cheese Filled Meatballs Recipes

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Cream cheese filled meatballs are a fun and delicious appetizer or main course that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are made with a mixture of ground beef, bread crumbs, eggs, and seasonings, which is then wrapped around a cube of cream cheese. The meatballs are then baked or fried until they are cooked through. These meatballs are a great way to use up leftover cream cheese, and they are also a fun and easy way to get kids involved in the cooking process.

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CREAM CHEESE FILLED MEATBALLS



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Make and share this Cream Cheese Filled Meatballs recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Esponda1

Categories     Meatballs

Time 55m

Yield 4 meatballs, 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

250 g ground meat (beef and or pork)
1 egg
5 tablespoons breadcrumbs
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon parsley
4 slices bacon (finely chopped)
1/2 teaspoon mustard
4 tablespoons parmesan cheese (grated)
70 g cream cheese
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3 fresh basil leaves (finely chopped)
2 -3 pinches dried Italian seasoning (basil, marjoram, oregano, rosemary, sage, and or thyme)

Steps:

  • Mix the first 9 ingredients together in a bowl to make the meatballs.
  • Separate into 8 equal parts and build flat round patties.
  • Mix the rest of ingredients into a separate bowl to make the filling.
  • Preheat oven to 200°C.
  • Divide the filling onto 4 of the patties. Be careful not to add too much and to place it in the center.
  • Place the remaining 4 patties on top of the filling, being careful not to spill the filling.
  • Add some olive oil to a hot pan and sear the patties for 30 secs on each side.
  • Place in the oven for 15-20 minutes to finish them off.

CHEESE STUFFED BACON MEATBALLS



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Provided by Aaron McCargo Jr.

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h5m

Yield 4. servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

8 to 10 slices applewood smoked bacon
1 pound ground chuck
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 package onion soup mix
1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
1 tablespoon coarse black pepper
1 tablespoon beef stock
8 to 10 bocconcini mozzarella balls
1/4 cup olive oil
1 yellow onion, finely diced
2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons freshly chopped basil leaves
2 tablespoons freshly chopped oregano leaves
1 tablespoon coarse ground black pepper
2 (14-ounce) cans crushed tomatoes
2 (14-ounce) cans diced tomatoes in puree
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon chicken bouillon

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Arrange the bacon slices on a sheet pan. Put in the oven and bake until crisp, about 8 to 10 minutes. Remove the bacon from the pan to a cutting board and chop. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the beef, Worcestershire, onion soup mix, bread crumbs, black pepper, stock and the chopped bacon.
  • Form portions of the meat around bocconcini to make smooth balls. Arrange the meatballs on a sheet pan with a rack and bake until thoroughly browned, about 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Add the oil to a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot add the onion, garlic, basil, oregano and pepper and saute for a few minutes. Stir in the crushed and diced tomatoes, red pepper flakes and the bouillon. Lower the heat and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Remove the meatballs from the pan to a serving platter and serve with the marinara sauce.

GORGONZOLA FILLED MEATBALLS, BAY AND ONION CREAMY TOMATO GRAVY



Gorgonzola Filled Meatballs, Bay and Onion Creamy Tomato Gravy image

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/2 pounds ground veal
1 pound ground beef
Salt and pepper
2 cloves garlic, grated or minced
1 large egg, plus 1 egg yolk
2 handfuls grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
2 handfuls plain bread crumbs
3 tablespoons sliced or finely chopped sage leaves
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
8 ounces Gorgonzola
1 tablespoon butter
2 fresh bay leaves
1 onion, finely chopped
1 cup chicken stock
1 (15-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1/2 cup cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Place meat in a mixing bowl and season with salt, pepper, add in garlic, eggs, cheese, bread crumbs and sage. Mix meat, roll into 8 large balls and arrange in a baking dish. Coat balls with 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil. Using the end of a wooden spoon, make an indentation half way into each ball and fill the cavity with some Gorgonzola. Bake until golden and cooked through, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil and butter in a sauce pot over medium heat, add bay and onions and season with salt and pepper. Add chicken stock and tomatoes and heat through, stir in cream, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer to thicken slightly 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Ladle sauce into shallow bowls and top with big stuffed meatballs and potatoes alongside, if desired.

MOZZARELLA-STUFFED MEATBALLS



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It's fun to watch my friends eat these meatballs for the first time. They're pleasantly surprised to find melted cheese in the middle. These meatballs are also great in a hot sub sandwich.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 egg, lightly beaten
1/4 cup prepared Italian salad dressing
1-1/2 cups cubed bread
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 pound ground pork
1/2 pound ground sirloin
3 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 jar (26 ounces) marinara sauce
Hot cooked pasta

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Crumble pork and beef over mixture; mix well. Cut mozzarella into eighteen 1/2-in. cubes. Divide meat mixture into 18 portions; shape each around a cheese cube. , In a large skillet, cook meatballs in oil in batches until a thermometer inserted in the meat reads 160°; drain. In a large saucepan, heat marinara sauce; add meatballs and heat through. Serve over pasta. Freeze option: Freeze cooled meatball mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a covered saucepan, gently stirring and adding a little water if necessary. Serve with pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334 calories, Fat 19g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 86mg cholesterol, Sodium 593mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

CREAM CHEESE-FILLED BAGEL BALLS



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These cream cheese-filled bagel balls are perfect for breakfast and are super easy to make! The dough requires no yeast, and is a healthier alternative to regular dough! Two-ingredient dough is packed with protein thanks to the yogurt, and is free of the preservatives and artificial ingredients found in many prepared doughs. Once made, you can work with it immediately. That means you don't have to spend time waiting for the dough to proof before you make a meal.

Provided by alliecappelli

Categories     Bagels

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup all-purpose flour, or as needed
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt, or more to taste
1 cup Greek yogurt
½ cup cream cheese, or as needed
1 large egg
2 teaspoons half-and-half
2 teaspoons everything bagel seasoning, or to taste
1 tablespoon butter, melted, or as needed

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Grease a baking pan.
  • Mix 1 cup flour, baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt together. Mix in Greek yogurt and knead until all flour is mixed in; if dough is sticky, add more flour.
  • Cut dough into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball and press each ball into a flat circle; they should look like mini pizzas.
  • Scoop cream cheese into the center of each circle. Fold the edges up and pinch closed so you have a round ball of dough with cream cheese inside. Make sure you seal the edges so the cream cheese doesn't spill out during baking. Place seam side down on the prepared baking pan.
  • Mix egg, half-and-half, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl. Brush egg wash on top of each dough ball and sprinkle with bagel seasoning.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and brush with melted butter before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 337.8 calories, Carbohydrate 27.5 g, Cholesterol 98.2 mg, Fat 19.8 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 10.1 g, SaturatedFat 11.3 g, Sodium 852.4 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

SPINACH DIP-STUFFED MEATBALLS RECIPE BY TASTY



Spinach Dip-stuffed Meatballs Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: cream cheese, spinach, garlic powder, shredded mozzarella cheese, ground beef, ground pork, egg, parsley, bread crumbs, salt, pepper, marinara sauce, fettuccine

Provided by Alvin Zhou

Categories     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 oz cream cheese
¼ cup spinach, cooked
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
½ lb ground beef
½ lb ground pork
1 egg
½ cup parsley
½ cup bread crumbs
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
2 cups marinara sauce
½ lb fettuccine, cooked, or your favorite long pasta

Steps:

  • Mix cream cheese, spinach, garlic powder, and mozzarella until smooth.
  • Mix ground beef, pork, egg, parsley, breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper until evenly combined.
  • Take a golf ball-sized handful of the meatball mixture and press it flat in the palm of your hand.
  • Place a spoonful of the spinach dip in the center of the meat and fold the edges over the dip, sealing it and rolling into a ball.
  • Repeat with the remaining meat and dip.
  • In a pan over medium-high heat, sear meatballs for about a minute, then flip.
  • Add the marinara sauce and mix.
  • Cook for about 15 minutes, until meatballs are cooked through and sauce is thick.
  • Serve with fettuccine.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 979 calories, Carbohydrate 72 grams, Fat 51 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 55 grams, Sugar 9 grams

RICOTTA-FILLED MEATBALLS



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Basic meatballs become dinner party fare when stuffed with rich, creamy ricotta cheese in this recipe from Apizz chef John LaFemina.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Beef Recipes     Ground Beef Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 cup ricotta cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
1 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt
Freshly ground black pepper
3 cups cubed crusty white Italian bread, crusts removed
1 pound ground veal
1 pound ground beef
1 pound ground pork
1 large egg
1/2 onion, chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1 1/2 cups grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
Pinch of oregano
Coarse salt
2 cups Basic Tomato Sauce
1 cup Basic Tomato Sauce
1/2 cup ricotta cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

Steps:

  • Make the meatballs: Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Run bread under water and gently squeeze out excess liquid. Transfer bread to a large bowl and add veal, beef, pork, egg, onion, parsley, basil, cheese, and oregano; season with salt. Using your hands, mix until well combined. Divide mixture into 8 equal portions and roll each portion into a large round meatball. Place meatballs in a large baking dish.
  • In a large bowl, combine tomato sauce and two cups of water. Spoon tomato sauce mixture over meatballs until liquid comes three-quarters of the way up the meatballs, adding more water if necessary. Cover baking dish with parchment paper-lined aluminum foil and transfer to oven. Bake meatballs for 1 hour, rotating dish after 30 minutes.
  • Make the stuffing: In a medium bowl, mix together all ingredients. Transfer cheese mixture to a pastry bag fitted with a large plain round tip; set aside.
  • Remove meatballs from baking dish and discard liquid. Using an apple corer or small knife, cut out a 1/2-inch hole in the bottom of each meatball; fill hole with cheese mixture and transfer meatballs to a large baking dish, hole side up.
  • Serve: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spoon tomato sauce evenly over meatballs and transfer to oven. Bake until heated through, 10 to 15 minutes. Top each meatball with a tablespoon of ricotta cheese (it should look like it is oozing from the center) and sprinkle with Parmigiano; return to oven and heat for 3 minutes. Serve immediately.

CHEESY CHICKEN MEATBALLS



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I have abandoned fatty ground beef in favor of healthier options such as ground chicken and turkey. I can ensure with the perfect additions, these will not be bland nor dry - you will not be missing the beef here.

Provided by Raquel Teixeira

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken

Time 40m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound ground chicken
2 eggs, lightly beaten
¼ cup roasted garlic light cream cheese
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon dry bread crumbs
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 ½ tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil, and spray with cooking spray.
  • Combine the chicken, eggs, cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, red pepper flakes, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, vegetable oil, salt, and pepper in a large bowl; mix well. Form mixture into 20 meatballs; place on prepared pan.
  • Bake in center of preheated oven until juices run clear, 17 to 18 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 237 calories, Carbohydrate 5.2 g, Cholesterol 139.4 mg, Fat 12.2 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 26.3 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 687.3 mg, Sugar 1.6 g

EASY SLOW COOKER MOZZARELLA-STUFFED MEATBALLS AND SAUCE RECIPE BY TASTY



Easy Slow Cooker Mozzarella-Stuffed Meatballs And Sauce Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: crushed tomato, onion, garlic, dried basil, dried oregano, pepper, salt, beef, mild sausage, breadcrumb, onion, parmesan cheese, onion powder, garlic powder, dried thyme, dried oregano, salt, pepper, eggs, mozzarella cheese, whole milk, parsley

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Dinner

Yield 14 meatballs

Number Of Ingredients 22

7 cups crushed tomato
⅓ cup onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon pepper
½ teaspoon salt
1 lb beef
1 lb mild sausage
1 cup breadcrumb
⅓ cup onion, chopped
¼ cup parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
2 eggs
4 sticks mozzarella cheese, cut into 4-5 even pieces each
½ cup whole milk
½ cup parsley

Steps:

  • Combine all sauce ingredients in slow cooker and stir. Set to high and cover while making meatballs, or for 30 minutes. (Or use pre-made/canned sauce.)
  • Combine all meatball ingredients except the mozzarella in a large bowl. Using your hands, mix until fully combined.
  • Take a golf ball sized piece of the ground beef mixture and place a piece of mozzarella in the middle. Press meat around the piece of cheese, fully enclosing it. Repeat until all meat is used.
  • Place meatballs in slow cooker and submerge in sauce.
  • Cover and cook on high for 2-2½ hours, or until meat is fully cooked.
  • Serve by itself or over pasta.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279 calories, Carbohydrate 20 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 17 grams, Sugar 6 grams

Tips:

- To ensure even cooking, use a meat thermometer to check that the meatballs reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). - For a more flavorful filling, try using a combination of cheeses, such as cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan. - To prevent the meatballs from drying out, add a little bit of bread crumbs or oats to the meat mixture. - If you don't have a baking dish, you can also cook the meatballs in a large skillet over medium heat. - Serve the meatballs with your favorite dipping sauce, such as marinara, barbecue sauce, or sweet and sour sauce.

Conclusion:

Cream cheese-filled meatballs are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. They are perfect for parties, potlucks, or a weeknight dinner. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a dish that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting recipe, give these cream cheese-filled meatballs a try.

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