Spinach Garlic Meatballs Stuffed with Mozzarella
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Spinach Garlic Meatballs Stuffed with Mozzarella. These tender meatballs blend juicy ground beef with sautéed spinach and aromatic garlic, all enveloping a gooey center of melted mozzarella cheese. Perfect for pasta nights, as appetizers, or nestled in a hearty sandwich, these meatballs are sure to impress at any gathering. Quick to prepare and packed with nutritious ingredients, they make for an ideal comfort food option that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 meatballs (6 servings) 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying/Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 2 cups fresh spinach, sautéed and chopped
- 8 oz low-moisture mozzarella, cubed
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sauté minced garlic in olive oil until fragrant; add spinach until wilted. Cool, squeeze out moisture, and chop.
- In a bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, parsley, salt, pepper, egg, and cooled spinach until just combined.
- Form meatballs by flattening a portion of the mixture in your palm, placing a mozzarella cube in the center, and sealing it shut.
- Sear meatballs in olive oil over medium heat for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Finish cooking by either covering the skillet on low heat for 5–7 minutes or transferring to a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 10–12 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 meatballs (150g)
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg