Spinach Garlic Meatballs Stuffed with Mozzarella
Spinach Garlic Meatballs Stuffed with Mozzarella are a delightful blend of savory flavors, perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests. These tender meatballs combine ground beef, fresh spinach, and aromatic garlic, all encasing gooey mozzarella cheese that melts beautifully during cooking. In just under an hour, you can whip up this versatile dish that appeals to both kids and adults. Serve them as an appetizer, over pasta, or in a hearty sub sandwich for a satisfying meal everyone will love. With their quick preparation and healthy ingredients, these meatballs are a must-try recipe that promises to impress!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 6 servings (12 meatballs) 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking/Frying
- Cuisine: Italian-American
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
- Olive oil for searing
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground beef, spinach, garlic, breadcrumbs, egg, parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Mix gently but thoroughly.
- Shape golf ball-sized portions of the mixture around a cube of mozzarella cheese to form meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sear the meatballs on all sides for about 5–6 minutes until browned.
- Transfer meatballs to a baking dish and bake for an additional 10–12 minutes until cooked through.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 meatballs (90g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg