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Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs

Cheesy meatballs perfect as an appetizer or added to pasta night!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 16

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound lean or extra lean ground beef
  • 1/2 cup whole wheat Panko crumbs
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • salt and pepper
  • 3 mozzarella cheese sticks each cut into 6 pieces
  • marinara sauce
  • Parmesan cheese

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with non-stick cooking spray.
  • In a large bowl combine beef, Panko crumbs, egg, Italian seasoning, garlic, and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Form into uniformed size meatballs (about 1 1/2 inch in diameter).
  • Place one piece of mozzarella cheese inside of each meatballs, completely covering cheese with meatball.
  • Place meatballs on baking sheet and cook for 20-25 minutes or until beef is thoroughly cooked and mozzarella cheese is melted.
  • Sprinkle meatballs with Parmesan cheese.

Notes

Dip in marinara sauce as an appetizer or serve with pasta.
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