Mozzarella-Stuffed Monster Meatballs | Dinner

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: provolone cheese

Part-skim mozzarella reduces fat while still being melty.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is a lower-calorie option with a cheesy flavor.

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, grated parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, chopped onion, parsley, salt, and black pepper.

Mix the ingredients until well combined, but do not overmix.

Take a small portion of the meat mixture and flatten it in your palm.

Place a cube of mozzarella cheese in the center and wrap the meat around it, sealing it completely.

Repeat with the remaining meat mixture and cheese cubes.

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sear the meatballs until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Transfer the browned meatballs to a baking dish.

Pour marinara sauce over the meatballs, ensuring they are well coated.

Sprinkle with additional parmesan cheese and basil if desired.

Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and the cheese is melted.

Remove from the oven and let rest for a few minutes before serving.

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