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.
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
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather all your ingredients.
- Chop the fresh spinach and mince the garlic.
- Measure out your ground meat, breadcrumbs, and any other ingredients you plan to use.
Mix Ingredients
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground meat, chopped spinach, minced garlic, breadcrumbs, egg, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly.
Prepare Cheese
- Cut mozzarella cheese into small cubes.
Form Meatballs
- 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.
- Shape it into a meatball and repeat until all meat mixture is used.
Cooking
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, add meatballs and sear them for approximately 5 minutes until browned.
- Transfer the seared meatballs to the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes.
Rest and Serve
- Remove meatballs from oven and let them rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
To maximize freshness, store in an airtight container. They last 3-4 days in the refrigerator or up to 3 months in the freezer.