Best 7 Mozzarella Stuffed Sausage Meatballs Recipes

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Mozzarella stuffed sausage meatballs are a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as an appetizer, main course, or party snack. These tasty treats are made with a combination of ground sausage and ground beef, and are stuffed with a gooey mozzarella cheese center. The meatballs are then baked in a flavorful sauce until they are cooked through and the cheese is melted and bubbly. You can serve these meatballs with a variety of dipping sauces, such as marinara, Alfredo, or pesto, or simply enjoy them on their own.

Let's cook with our recipes!

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.

MOZZARELLA-STUFFED SAUSAGE MEATBALLS



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For especially moist and flavorful meatballs, try this trick of wrapping ground meat around a mozzarella cheese cube.

Provided by Paula Jones

Categories     Appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 27

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 egg, beaten
1 lb bulk sweet Italian pork sausage
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup Progresso™ plain bread crumbs
1/4 cup whole milk
4 large fresh basil leaves, coarsely chopped
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 27 small cubes

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray cookie sheet with sides or shallow baking pan with cooking spray, or line with silicone baking mat.
  • In large bowl, mix all ingredients except cheese. Using small cookie scoop (about 1 tablespoon), scoop out 27 meatballs onto cookie sheet.
  • Insert 1 cheese cube into center of each meatball; shape sausage mixture around cheese to completely cover.
  • Bake about 20 minutes or until meatballs are no longer pink near center.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

MOZZARELLA STUFFED CHICKEN SAUSAGE BALLS, TOMATO-BASIL SAUCE, CACIO E PEPE POTATOES AND ROAST BROCCOLINI



Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken Sausage Balls, Tomato-Basil Sauce, Cacio e Pepe Potatoes and Roast Broccolini image

This meal can be made with less than 10 items - hello Express Lane!

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 pounds baby Yukon gold potatoes
1 tub bocconcini, bite size fresh mozzarella in water
2 pounds Italian hot or sweet fresh chicken, turkey or pork sausage, bulk if available
1 1/2 pounds broccolini
1 head garlic
1 (28-ounce) can San Marzano tomatoes
1/2 cup chicken stock or milk
1 tub grated Pecorino Romano
1 tub good quality fresh pesto from the refrigerated cases of the market
Extra-virgin olive oil, for liberal drizzling, 4 to 5 tablespoons total
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Quarter baby potatoes and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil then salt water and cook until tender, about 12 minutes.
  • While potatoes come up to a boil, place a nonstick baking sheet alongside a mixing bowl. Remove 12 pieces of bite sized mozzarella from the water and set on work surface. Remove sausages from casings, if bulk not available, and place in a bowl. Combine the meat into a single mound then score it into 4 sections. Each section will yield 3 large sausage meatballs. To form each ball, take a handful of meat and wrap it around a piece of mozzarella. Roll 12 balls. Wash up. Coat balls with a drizzle of olive oil. Bake 18 to 20 minutes until cooked through and evenly browned.
  • While the balls are cooking, trim ends of clean broccolini and scatter evenly over a baking sheet. Grate or chop 2 to 3 cloves of garlic and drizzle the broccolini and garlic with olive oil, then season with salt and pepper and roast 12 to 15 minutes to crisp the broccolini tops.
  • While the broccolini is roasting, add tomatoes to a small pot or skillet, mash with a potato masher and season with salt and pepper. Heat over medium heat then simmer to reduce about 8 to 10 minutes.
  • When the potatoes are tender, drain and return to the hot pot to dry them out a little. Mash the potatoes with 1/2 cup stock or milk, 1/2 to 2/3 cup grated Romano cheese, a few generous handfuls, lots of black pepper and a little salt.
  • Turn the heat off the tomatoes and stir in 1/2 cup prepared pesto.
  • Serve three cheese-stuffed sausage balls with tomato-basil sauce on top or underneath, cacio e pepe smashed potatoes and broccolini alongside.

MOZZARELLA-STUFFED MEATBALLS



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Beautifully browned meatballs simmered in marinara sauce and served over pasta hold a delicious surprise: gooey mozzarella cheese.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 2h50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 slices stale white sandwich bread, crusts removed
1/3 cup milk
1 1/2 pounds ground beef
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/2 onion, grated
2 cloves garlic, finely grated
1 large egg
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
18 small cubes (about 1/2 inch) mozzarella, about 5 ounces
6 cups prepared marinara sauce
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 cup lightly packed fresh basil leaves, torn
Hot cooked pasta, for serving

Steps:

  • Grate the bread into coarse crumbs on the large holes of a box grater; put in a large bowl. Add the milk and set aside for 5 minutes to allow the bread to soak up the milk. Add the beef, Parmesan, parsley, onion, garlic, egg, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper; mix until just combined. Shape the meat mixture into 18 meatballs, working a piece of mozzarella into the center of each and making sure it?s completely covered. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to overnight.
  • Bring the marinara sauce to a very light simmer in a large Dutch oven or large wide pot. Heat half of the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, add the meatballs and cook, turning occasionally and adding the remaining oil as needed, until browned on all sides, about 6 minutes. Transfer the meatballs to the marinara sauce as they are browned.
  • Bring the sauce to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer, covered, gently stirring occasionally, until the meatballs are cooked through, about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the basil. Adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper. Serve over hot pasta.

MOZZARELLA-STUFFED PESTO TURKEY MEATBALLS



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I came up with this recipe for a recipe contest, and it's been a family favorite ever since. For a lighter version, omit stuffing the meatballs with mozzarella cheese. Serve with your choice of pasta.

Provided by foodie77

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 pounds ground turkey
1 cup finely chopped onion
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 egg
1 cup Italian-style bread crumbs
½ cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
½ cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
¼ cup prepared pesto
¼ cup milk
1 tablespoon salt
2 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper
1 pound fresh mozzarella, cut into small cubes
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 (24 ounce) jars marinara sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Place the ground turkey, onion, garlic, egg, bread crumbs, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, parsley, pesto, milk, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Mix until evenly blended, then form into 1 3/4-inch meatballs. Make a hole in the meatball with your finger and place a cheese cube in the hole. Seal the meatball around the cheese and place on a nonstick baking sheet. Drizzle the olive oil over the meatballs.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the meatballs are no longer pink in the center, about 30 minutes. Heat the marinara sauce in a saucepan over low heat. Bring to a simmer, and place the baked meatballs in the marinara sauce for about 2 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 485.8 calories, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 130.3 mg, Fat 25.3 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 38.3 g, SaturatedFat 8.8 g, Sodium 1621.1 mg, Sugar 11.8 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

MOZZARELLA-STUFFED ITALIAN MEATBALLS



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Three kinds of meat infuse these meatballs with authentic, Italian flavor. The surprise of fresh mozzarella cheese inside is always a hit.-Cyndy Gerken, Naples, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 large onions, finely chopped
2/3 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano
8 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1/2 pound ground pork
1/2 pound ground veal
16 fresh mozzarella cheese balls, drained and patted dry
Hot cooked spaghetti
Marinara or spaghetti sauce, warmed

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine eggs and Worcestershire sauce. Add the onions, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, basil, oregano, garlic, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes. Crumble the beef, pork and veal over mixture; mix well. , Divide into 16 portions. Shape each portion around a mozzarella ball., Place meatballs on a greased rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake at 400° for 25-30 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Drain on paper towels. , Serve with spaghetti or marinara sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281 calories, Fat 14g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 131mg cholesterol, Sodium 418mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 26g protein.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use high-quality ground sausage and mozzarella cheese.
  • If you don't have a meat grinder, you can ask your butcher to grind the sausage for you.
  • To make the meatballs more evenly shaped, use an ice cream scoop to portion the meat mixture.
  • Be careful not to overcook the meatballs, or they will become dry and tough.
  • Serve the meatballs with your favorite sauce, such as marinara or Alfredo.

Conclusion:

Mozzarella-stuffed sausage meatballs are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. They are perfect for parties or potlucks, and they are sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you are looking for a new recipe to try, give these meatballs a try. You won't be disappointed!

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