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Mozzarella-Stuffed Meatballs Recipe

Three kinds of meat infuse these meatballs with authentic, Italian flavor. The surprise of fresh mozzarella cheese inside is always a hit.—Cyndy Gerken, Naples, Florida

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Mozzarella-Stuffed Meatballs Recipe

Prep: 40 min. Bake: 25 min.

Yield: 8 Servings

40 25 65

Ingredients

2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 large onions, finely chopped
2/3 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano
8 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
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1/2 pound ground pork
1/2 pound ground veal
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16 fresh mozzarella cheese balls, drained and patted dry
Hot cooked spaghetti
Marinara or spaghetti sauce, warmed

Directions

In a large bowl, combine eggs and Worcestershire sauce. Add the onions, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, basil, oregano, garlic, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes. Crumble the beef, pork and veal over mixture; mix well.
Divide into 16 portions. Shape each portion around a mozzarella ball.
Place meatballs on a greased rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake at 400° for 25-30 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Drain on paper towels.
Serve with spaghetti or marinara sauce. Yield: 8 servings.

Nutritional Facts 2 meatballs (calculated without spaghetti and marinara sauce) equals 281 calories, 14 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 131 mg cholesterol, 418 mg sodium, 12 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 26 g protein.

Originally published as Mozzarella-Stuffed Meatballs in Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook Annual 2011, p52

Fresh Mozzarella Facts

Compared to the more firm texture of most commercially produced mozzarella, fresh mozzarella is soft and moist. The flavor is mild, delicate and somewhat milky. Fresh mozzarella is usually shaped into balls and stored in brine. After buying fresh mozzarella, it should be refrigerated in the brine and eaten within a few days.