Description
Indulge in the deliciousness of Spinach Garlic Meatballs Stuffed with Mozzarella, where savory ground beef meets vibrant spinach and aromatic garlic, enveloping a gooey mozzarella surprise. These meatballs are easy to prepare, making them perfect for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings. Each bite delivers an explosion of flavor that will have your family and friends coming back for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 4 cloves minced garlic
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (plain or Italian)
- 2 large eggs
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, cubed
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add chopped spinach and cook until wilted. Allow to cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, cooked spinach mixture, breadcrumbs, eggs, grated Parmesan, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
- Form the mixture into balls around a cube of mozzarella.
- Place meatballs on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball (70g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 60mg