Spinach Garlic Meatballs Stuffed with Mozzarella
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Spinach Garlic Meatballs Stuffed with Mozzarella. These tender meatballs combine lean ground beef, fresh spinach, and aromatic garlic, all enveloping a luscious core of melted mozzarella cheese. Perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests, this dish is both nutritious and satisfying, sure to impress at any gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Makes about 12 meatballs (serves approximately 6) 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup shredded whole milk mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Sauté the chopped spinach and minced garlic in a skillet over medium heat until wilted (about 3-4 minutes). Allow to cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, sautéed spinach and garlic, breadcrumbs, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Take a small portion of the mixture in your palm, flatten it, place one tablespoon of mozzarella in the center, and mold the meat around it into a ball. Repeat until all mixture is used.
- Arrange the meatballs on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 meatballs (170g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg