Smoked Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs
By
Nicole P.
@froggeh
1
smoke gouda adds a nice taste to the meatballs :) but you can used any other kind of smoked cheese!
Ingredients
- 1
- small onion, grated
- 1/2 c
- fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
- 2/3 c
- grated parmesan cheese
- 1/3 c
- italian bread crumbs
- 1
- large egg
- 1/3 c
- + 2tbsp marinara sauce
- 1 pinch
- crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 lb
- ground beef
- 16
- cubed cheese, your choice (i used smoked gouda)
How to Make Smoked Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs
- 1In a large bowl, combine the onion, parsley, parm cheese, bread crumbs, egg, marinara, garlic, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper. Once mixed, add in the beef, mixing with your hands. Shape the meat mixture into 16 meatballs. Make a hole in the center of each meatball and place a cube of mozzarella inside. Form the meatball so the cheese is completely concealed.
Spoon 1/3 cup extra marinara in the bottom of a baking dish. Place the meatballs inside and drizzle with a little extra virgin olive oil. Bake for 15 minutes until cooked through.
