Mozzarella-Stuffed Meatballs Recipe

Mozzarella-Stuffed Meatballs Recipe
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100% would make again

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.

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  • 6 Servings
  • Prep: 20 min. Cook: 15 min.

Ingredients

  • 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

Directions

  • 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 no pink remains; drain. In a large saucepan, heat marinara sauce; add meatballs and heat through. Serve over pasta. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (3 each) equals 334 calories, 19 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 86 mg cholesterol, 593 mg sodium, 20 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 18 g protein.

Mozzarella-Stuffed Meatballs published in Taste of Home October/November 2006, p31

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Reviewed on Sep. 14, 2008 by Sharon_KY

I'm looking forward to making these, they sound wonderful.

But I have a question as usual,

The Prepared Italian salad dressing...

Is that store bought in a bottle....Is it Zesty Italian or just Italian...?

Reviewed on Sep. 14, 2008 by MsSherm

My family request this recipe over and over, its a keeper!

Reviewed on Sep. 14, 2008 by elbay

These are delicious! I've never served them with marinara sauce. They don't need it. They make a great cocktail party snack! For dinner, I usually serve them with the Blushing Penne Pasta and that sauce tastes great on these meatballs.

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