Spinach Garlic Meatballs Stuffed with Mozzarella
Enjoy juicy Spinach Garlic Meatballs Stuffed with Mozzarella – perfect over pasta or as appetizers. Try this easy recipe today!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 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 (cut into small cubes)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Olive oil (for searing)
Instructions
- Sauté minced garlic in olive oil until fragrant. Add spinach until wilted, then cool and chop finely.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, salt, pepper, egg, and prepared spinach. Mix gently until combined.
- Form meatballs by flattening a portion of the mixture in your palm, placing a cube of mozzarella in the center, and sealing it.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sear meatballs for about 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Cook through by covering the skillet on low heat for an additional 5-7 minutes or bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for about 10-12 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs (180g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg