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Spinach Garlic Meatballs Stuffed with Mozzarella

These spinach garlic meatballs are deliciously stuffed with mozzarella, combining the flavors of garlic, spinach, and meat in a nutritious and satisfying dish.
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Préparation 20 minutes
Cuisson 25 minutes
Temps total 45 minutes
Portions: 4 servings
Plat: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 270
Ingredients Préparation Notes

Ingrédients
  

Meatball Mixture
  • 1 lb ground meat (beef, turkey, or chicken)
  • 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese, cubed Cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 piece egg
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • as needed olive oil for cooking

Préparation
 

Preparation
  1. Gather all your ingredients.
  2. Chop the fresh spinach and mince the garlic.
  3. Measure out your ground meat, breadcrumbs, and any other ingredients you plan to use.
Mix Ingredients
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground meat, chopped spinach, minced garlic, breadcrumbs, egg, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly.
Prepare Cheese
  1. Cut mozzarella cheese into small cubes.
Form Meatballs
  1. Take a small amount of the meat mixture, flatten it slightly, place a cube of mozzarella in the center, and carefully fold the meat around the cheese.
  2. Shape it into a meatball and repeat until all meat mixture is used.
Cooking
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, add meatballs and sear them for approximately 5 minutes until browned.
  3. Transfer the seared meatballs to the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes.
Rest and Serve
  1. Remove meatballs from oven and let them rest for a few minutes before serving.

Notes et conservation

To maximize freshness, store in an airtight container. They last 3-4 days in the refrigerator or up to 3 months in the freezer.