Mozzarella-Stuffed Meatballs

Submitted by CookingONTheSide

"These meatballs are great on spaghetti or on a hot sub sandwich."

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1⁄4 cup prepared Italian salad dressing
• 1 1⁄2 cups cubed bread
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 lb ground pork
• 1⁄2 lb ground sirloin
• 3 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 (26 ounce) jar marinara sauce
• hot cooked pasta

directions

1. In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Crumble pork and beef over mixture; mix well.
2. Cut mozzarella into 18 1/2-inch cubes. Divide meat mixture into 18 portions; shape each around a cheese cube.
3. In a large skillet, cook meatballs in oil in batches until no pink remains; drain.
4. In a large saucepan, heat marinara sauce; add meatballs and heat through.
5. Serve over pasta or as meatball sandwiches.

Reviews

[PetesNina]

Thanks for sharing this fantastic variation on meatballs. My family loves meatballs in general but I get tired of cooking the same thing over and over again. I used Italian Bread Crumbs and added a bit of parmesan in the meat mixture (I always do that with mine). I tossed the uncooked meatballs with my sauce into the crockpot and cooked on low all day. The meatballs stayed together, did not ooze cheese and had a very good flavor. I made a double batch and served with spaghetti the first day and made meatball subs the next. I strongly recommend doubling this recipe if you have meatball lovers at your table!

 

[kathypoct2860]

I have to admit I was a bit nervous about the bottled dressing thing... but what the heck? I was searching for something other than my "go to" meatball recipe. Boy was I surprised when even my pickiest eater asked for seconds! I opted to cook the raw meatballs in the crockpot because I was short on time, but they were FABULOUS! Thank you for sharing the recipe! PS. I find that my stuffed meatballs have less chance of "exploding" if the meat and cheese are really cold before I cook them.

 

[hellokittylover]

These are honestly the best meatballs i have ever made/tasted. This was the first recipe i tried from recipezaar and it is still one of my favorites. Even my boyfriend was raving to his friends about these meatballs. LOL

 

[Lindas Busy Kitchen]

I made these as an entree to have with Recipe #241407. My DS and I both loved these meatballs with such a nice surprise in the middle! These would be great as an appetizer for your next get together with friends or family for the holidays. Thank you for sharing with us Lainey! Made for Zaar Stars.

 

[Marsha D.]

These meatballs were fantastic! I used Recipe #58246 for the marinara sauce and added alittle recipe#63812 to the bread crumbs that I made out of one Kaiser hamburger bun. I also used 1Tbs of parsley flakes in place of the fresh parsley. I baked the meatballs in the oven for 20 minutes, turning halfway thru the baking and I added to the marinara sauce in the crockpot to keep them warm until dinner. This made for a delicious spaghetti and meatball dinner! Thanks for sharing the recipe :)