Description
Spinach Garlic Meatballs Stuffed with Mozzarella are a delightful fusion of savory garlic, fresh spinach, and gooey mozzarella cheese. Perfect for family dinners or festive gatherings, these meatballs offer a flavorful treat that everyone will love. With their quick preparation time and versatility as appetizers or main dishes, they make an ideal choice for any occasion. Each meatball is not only packed with deliciousness but also includes the nutritious goodness of spinach, making them a wholesome comfort food option.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- ½ cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
- ½ cup mozzarella cheese, cubed
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, chopped spinach, minced garlic, breadcrumbs, egg, parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until well combined.
- Take a portion of the mixture (about the size of golf balls), flatten it in your palm, place a cube of mozzarella in the center, and shape it around the cheese into a ball.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sear the meatballs on all sides until browned (about 5-6 minutes).
- Transfer the meatballs to a baking dish and bake for 10-12 minutes until cooked through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking/Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball (40g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 45mg