juicy cheese stuffed meatballs

Name: Juicy cheese stuffed meatballs
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 19 ounce(s) package italian sausage links, casing removed; 2 pound(s) lean ground beef; 1/2 cup(s) cracker crumbs; 1/2 cup(s) fresh grated parmesan; 2 tablespoon(s) worcestershire sauce; 1/3 cup(s) good pasta sauce, i used pomodori meat sauce; 2 - eggs; 1 teaspoon(s) italian seasoning; 1 teaspoon(s) dry basil; 1 teaspoon(s) fennel seeds; 2 teaspoon(s) granulated garlic; 1 teaspoon(s) red pepper flakes; 1/2 teaspoon(s) black pepper; 2/3 pound(s) mozzarella cheese cut into small cubes

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Lynn Socko

San Angelo, TX

Updated on Aug 21, 2013

I updated this recipe on 6.21.14 because I was no longer able to find this flavor of Mrs. Dash in the store. The update only added more flavor to the meatball. These are awesome, awesome meatballs.

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prep time 20 Min

cook time 30 Min

method Bake

yield makes approx 24 LARGE meatballs

Ingredients

19 ounces package italian sausage links, casing removed
2 pounds lean ground beef
1/2 cup cracker crumbs
1/2 cup fresh grated parmesan
2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
1/3 cup good pasta sauce, i used pomodori meat sauce
2 - eggs
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
1 teaspoon dry basil
1 teaspoon fennel seeds
2 teaspoons granulated garlic
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2/3 pound mozzarella cheese cut into small cubes

How To Make juicy cheese stuffed meatballs

Step 1

Remove sausage from casing or buy ground Italian Sausage. Add to beef, add crackers, all seasonings, Parmesan, sauce, worcestershire, and eggs and mix to combine.

Step 2

I used a large ice cream scoop and got 22 large meatballs.
Step 3

Scoop meat out and roll around in the palm of your hand until you get a pretty tight ball, then insert cheese cube into center, and fold meat over hole and roll in hand again until completely sealed.
Step 4

Place on bakers rack and bake 350° for 30 min. Add to sauce for a few minutes for if desired after removing from oven.
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