Description
These Spinach Garlic Meatballs Stuffed with Mozzarella are a delicious combination of savory garlic, fresh spinach, and gooey mozzarella cheese. Perfect for family dinners, festive occasions, or as party appetizers, these meatballs are quick, easy to prepare, and always crowd-pleasing.
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
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup mozzarella cheese, cubed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ cup marinara sauce (optional for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, spinach, garlic, breadcrumbs, egg, parmesan, salt, and pepper. Mix gently.
- Take a portion of the meat mixture, flatten it, place a mozzarella cube in the center, and shape into a ball. Repeat for all meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet and sear the meatballs on all sides for 5-6 minutes.
- Transfer meatballs to a baking dish and bake for 10-12 minutes until cooked through.
- Serve with marinara sauce and garnish with parmesan or fresh basil.
Notes
- Swap spinach for kale or frozen spinach.
- Use turkey, chicken, or vegetarian alternatives for the meat.
- Experiment with different cheeses like feta or gouda.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course / Appetizer
- Method: Searing and Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 16g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
Keywords: Cheesy spinach meatballs, mozzarella stuffed meatballs, garlic meatballs with cheese, spinach mozzarella meatballs