Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs

Serve this little gems with your favorite home made pasta sauce or on a sandwich for a meatball treat.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 4
• Yields: 20 Meatballs

Ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup  plain breadcrumbs
• 1⁄2 cup milk (or water)
• 2  minced garlic cloves
• 1  lb lean ground beef
• 2  tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
• 1  large egg
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 4  ounces mozzarella cheese (cut into 20 - 1/2 inch cubes)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. In a medium bowl, soak the breadcrumbs in the milk.
3. Add the beef, garlic, parsley, Parmesan cheese, egg and 1 tsp salt to the soaked breadcrumbs and stir with a fork until combined.
4. Place about 2 tablespoons of mixture in your hand and press a mozzarella cube into the center. Shape the meat around the cheese, forming a ball. Repeat with remaining mozzarella.
5. Cook at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes.