Mozzarella-Stuffed Meatballs: A Cheesy Delight

These Mozzarella-Stuffed Meatballs are a delightful twist on the classic meatball, featuring a gooey, cheesy center that will surprise and delight your guests. Perfect over pasta and served with a rich tomato sauce, these meatballs are sure to become a family favorite.

Portions:6

Preparation Time: 15

Cooking Time:25

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Equipment

large mixing bowl
Large sauté pan
Measuring cups
spatula
Mixing spoon

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Instructies

In a large mixing bowl, combine the extra lean ground beef, ground pork, beaten egg, bread crumbs, chopped parsley, chopped basil, salt, and pepper.
Mix thoroughly using your hands until all ingredients are well incorporated.
Shape the mixture into medium-sized meatballs, placing a piece of diced mozzarella in the center of each.
Ensure the mozzarella is fully enclosed within the meatball to prevent it from burning during cooking.
Lightly oiling your hands can help prevent the meat from sticking.
Heat a large sauté pan over medium-high heat and add 2 – 3 teaspoons of olive oil.
Add the meatballs to the pan (sauté in batches if necessary) and cook, turning frequently to brown all sides evenly.
Once the meatballs are browned, reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the pan, and cook for 10 minutes.
Uncover the pan, turn the meatballs to cook the other side, then cover again and cook for an additional 10 minutes.
Add a little more oil if the pan becomes dry during cooking.
Serve the mozzarella-stuffed meatballs hot, with your favorite tomato sauce and pasta, if desired.

Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:

Pair with a medium-bodied red wine like Chianti or Sangiovese to complement the rich flavors of the meat and cheese.

Nutritional Information

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Country Italian