Spinach Garlic Meatballs Stuffed with Mozzarella
Juicy meatballs packed with spinach and garlic, stuffed with melty mozzarella—an irresistible cheesy bite in every mouthful!
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Baking Sheet or Skillet
- Oven or Stove
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef or ground turkey
- 1 cup cooked spinach excess moisture squeezed out
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 0.5 cup breadcrumbs
- 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese grated
- 1 egg
- salt and pepper to taste
- 8–10 pieces mozzarella cubes small size
- olive oil for baking or frying
- fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Step 1: In a bowl, combine ground meat, spinach, garlic, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Step 2: Scoop a portion of meat mixture, place a mozzarella cube in the center, and form into a ball around it. Repeat until all meatballs are formed.
- Step 3: Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 18–20 minutes or pan-fry in olive oil until browned and cooked through.
- Step 4: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot, with marinara sauce or on their own.
Notes
For extra flavor, add Italian seasoning or a pinch of chili flakes to the meat mixture. These meatballs pair perfectly with pasta or as party appetizers!
Nutrition
Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 22gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2.2mg