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.

Md imrul
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These meatballs are delicious! I love the combination of the ground beef and the mozzarella cheese. They're also really easy to make, which is a plus.


Rodney Gorge
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I've made these meatballs several times and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Md Rashid Mia
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These meatballs are the bomb! They're so flavorful and juicy, and the mozzarella cheese is the perfect addition. I will definitely be making these again.


Autumn Cooney
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I made these meatballs for my family and they loved them! They're so tender and juicy, and the mozzarella cheese is a great touch.


Amelia Walker
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These meatballs are delicious! I love the combination of the ground beef and the mozzarella cheese. They're also really easy to make, which is a plus.


Leonard Streeter
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I've made these meatballs several times and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Dukh Sukh
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These meatballs are the bomb! They're so flavorful and juicy, and the mozzarella cheese is the perfect addition. I will definitely be making these again.


goodman
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I made these meatballs for my family and they loved them! They're so tender and juicy, and the mozzarella cheese is a great touch.


Patrick Lean
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These meatballs are delicious! I love the combination of the ground beef and the mozzarella cheese. They're also really easy to make, which is a plus.


Myah Jones
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I've made these meatballs several times and they're always a hit. They're so moist and flavorful, and the mozzarella cheese is a great addition.


Shorab Khan
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These meatballs are the perfect appetizer or main course. They're easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Maria Miranda
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I made these meatballs for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them, and I even had people asking for the recipe. They're so easy to make and they taste delicious.


Sandip Bhusal
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These meatballs were amazing! The mozzarella cheese was gooey and melted perfectly, and the meatballs were so flavorful and juicy. I will definitely be making these again.