Description
Savory meatballs loaded with spinach and garlic, with a gooey mozzarella center. Perfect as an appetizer or main dish.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 cup chopped spinach (thawed if frozen, squeezed dry)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 4 oz fresh mozzarella, cut into 12 small cubes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, chopped spinach, minced garlic, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Mix until well combined.
- Divide the mixture into 12 equal portions. Flatten each portion, place one mozzarella cube in the center, and shape into a meatball, sealing the cheese inside.
- Place the stuffed meatballs on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 18-20 minutes, until cooked through and lightly browned.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Serve with marinara sauce if desired.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste. For extra flavor, add a pinch of dried oregano or basil to the meat mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Main
- Cuisine: Italian-American