Spinach Garlic Meatballs Stuffed With Mozzarella
Spinach Garlic Meatballs Stuffed With Mozzarella are a deliciously satisfying dish that combines savory ground beef with fresh spinach and aromatic garlic, all wrapped around a gooey center of melted mozzarella. Perfect for family dinners or as crowd-pleasing appetizers, these meatballs are not only easy to make but also visually appealing, transforming any meal into a gourmet experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 2 cups fresh spinach (chopped)
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Sauté chopped spinach in a skillet over medium heat for about 3 minutes until wilted, then let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, sautéed spinach, minced garlic, breadcrumbs, eggs, mozzarella, Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning. Mix until well combined.
- Form the mixture into meatballs (about 2 tablespoons each), pressing your thumb into the center to stuff with more mozzarella before sealing.
- Place the stuffed meatballs on the baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve hot over pasta or on their own with marinara sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 60mg