Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs

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 Well happy Friday! After all these sweet treats I’ve been posting, I thought I would leave you a healthy dinner idea for the weekend. And by healthy I mean relatively low fat. I use the word “healthy” very loosely, don’t I? Oh well…I’ll be sure to have a ridiculous dessert to post on Monday! One that’s “healthy”! 😀

These turkey meatballs are delicious…and easy! But more importantly, delicious.

 They are garlicky, moist, tender and filled with cheese. What person doesn’t love cheese stuffed into their food? It’s brilliant! Whoever first thought of that deserves a metal. Just sayin’….

So, there are a lot of the usual culprits that you would typically find in balls o’ meat that are in this recipe: ground turkey, onion, garlic, egg, seasonings, blah blah blah. BUT, why is my recipe different, you ask? Well, my friends, I use bread. Not breadcrumbs. Bread. 1 slice to be exact. And I take said slice of bread and soak it in milk. Milk?! Yes! Milk! It’s a great trick to keep your meatballs extra moist. Sounds kinda sketchy, but I assure you it works wonders!

Don’t believe me? Make ’em and see! Also, have I ever lead you astray? NEVER!

It’s not my style.

I personally LOVED these with marinara and spaghetti and so did the other two family members I gotta feed. We ate our dinners happily! Hope your family loves this recipe as much as mine did! Have a great weekend!

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Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs

These tasty Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs have a creamy surprise inside and are delicious served over spaghetti.

servings 4 servings

Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 22 minutes mins

Total Time 37 minutes mins

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Ingredients

• ▢ 1 slice white bread
• ▢ 1/4 cup milk
• ▢ 1 1/4 lbs ground turkey
• ▢ 1/2 cup onion finely diced
• ▢ 2 cloves garlic minced
• ▢ 1 tablespoon ketchup
• ▢ 1 egg
• ▢ 3/4 teaspoon salt
• ▢ 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• ▢ 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• ▢ 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• ▢ 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• ▢ 24 1/2 inch cubed mozzarella cheese
• ▢ 1 jar marinara sauce warmed
• ▢ 1/3-1/2 pound spaghetti cooked to al dente

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Instructions

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silpat and set aside.
• Tear slice of white bread into small pieces and place into a large bowl. Pour milk over top of the bread and let it soak while you chop the onions and garlic.
• Add the remaining ingredients {excluding the cheese} into the bowl and mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly combined.
• Scoop the meat mixture by the tablespoon into your hand and place a cube of cheese in the middle. Press the meat all around the cheese to cover completely and roll into a ball.
• Place on prepared baking sheet and continue stuffing the meatballs with cheese until you have 24. Bake for 20-23 minutes or until meat is thoroughly cooked. Serve with marinara and spaghetti.

Nutrition

Calories: 416kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 125mg | Sodium: 1528mg | Potassium: 1153mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 1084IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 117mg | Iron: 4mg

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs