Spinach Garlic Meatballs: Juicy Mozzarella-Stuffed Delights
These spinach garlic meatballs are juicy and delicious, stuffed with gooey mozzarella cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, cubed
- 1 egg
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix the ground beef, spinach, garlic, Italian seasoning, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, and egg until well combined.
- Form mixture into balls and stuff each with a cube of mozzarella cheese.
- Place meatballs on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked through.
Notes
- Serve with marinara sauce for an extra flavor boost.
- These meatballs can also be used in pasta dishes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg