Spinach Garlic Meatballs Stuffed with Mozzarella 🧄🧀🌿
Juicy meatballs packed with spinach and garlic, stuffed with melty mozzarella—an irresistible cheesy bite in every mouthful!
☑️Ingredients
1 lb ground beef or ground turkey
1 cup cooked spinach (excess moisture squeezed out)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 egg
Salt & pepper, to taste
8–10 small mozzarella cubes
Olive oil, for baking or frying
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
☑️Directions
1️⃣ Make Meat Mixture: In a bowl, combine ground meat, spinach, garlic, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
2️⃣ Form Balls: Scoop a portion of meat mixture, place a mozzarella cube in the center, and form into a ball around it. Repeat until all are done.
3️⃣ Cook Meatballs: Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 18–20 minutes or pan-fry until browned and cooked through.
4️⃣ Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot, with marinara sauce or on their own!
⏰ Prep Time: 15 minutes
⏰ Cook Time: 20 minutes
🍽 Servings: 4–6
🔥 Calories: ~320 kcal per serving