Spinach Garlic Meatballs Stuffed with Mozzarella
Elevate your dinner table with these Spinach Garlic Meatballs Stuffed with Mozzarella. Each tender meatball is packed with fresh spinach and aromatic garlic, encasing a gooey mozzarella center that melts in your mouth. Perfect for family gatherings or as a hearty appetizer, these meatballs deliver an explosion of flavor in every bite, making them a must-try for any Italian cuisine lover.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 meatballs (6 servings) 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 cups fresh spinach, finely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into small cubes
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). In a large bowl, combine ground beef, chopped spinach, minced garlic, breadcrumbs, egg, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined but do not overwork the mixture.
- Take small portions of the mixture and flatten them in your palm. Place a cube of mozzarella in the center and fold the meat around it to form a ball. Ensure the cheese is completely enclosed.
- Arrange the meatballs on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Let cool slightly before serving with marinara sauce or over pasta.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 meatballs (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 65mg