mozzarella stuffed meatballs in a blanket
So good. Great as a starter to any Italian meal
prep time
10 Min
cook time
25 Min
method
Bake
yield
9 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 pound italian sausage casing removed
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup bread crumbs
- 3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon each fresh parsley and basil chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 ounces fresh mozzarella balls
- 1 sheet puff pastry
- - marinara sauce for serving
How To Make mozzarella stuffed meatballs in a blanket
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Step 1Mix the Sausage, onion, garlic, 1 egg, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, basil, parsley, salt and pepper. Mix well. Shape into 9 meatballs. Press 1 ball of Mozzarella into the middle of each meatball.
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Step 2Add the oil to a large skillet and brown the outside of each meatball. Remove from pan and drain on paper towels.
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Step 3Throw a little flour on the counter and roll out the puff pastry and cut into thirds in both directions. Place a meatball into the middle of each square.
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Step 4Preheat oven at 400 degrees. Place parchment paper on baking sheet. Wrap the Puff pastry around each meatball. Place each seem side down on prepared baking sheet.
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Step 5Whisk the remaining egg and brush each wrapped meatball. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until browned. Serve with Marinara sauce
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