Mozzarella Stuffed Turkey Meatballs

Submitted by Suzzzie

"This is a recipe I made up based on several different meatball recipes I found here. I thought they were yummy! They might be good as part of a meal, I'm odd though and ate them all by themselves. :0) Suggestions to improve recipe are appreciated!"

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Yields: 25 meatballs
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 1 lb ground turkey
• 1 cup dry breadcrumbs
• 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
• 1 egg
• 4 ounces mozzarella cheese

directions

1. pre-heat over to 400F degrees.
2. cut mozzarella cheese into very small cubes.
3. mix breadcrumbs (I use pepperage farms herb crusted stuffing mix) and cayenne pepper in large bowl.
4. add 1 egg and minced garlic to breadcrumbs.
5. fold in ground turkey.
6. may need to add more breadcrumbs to desired texture.
7. roll meatballs to about 1 inch size.
8. make hole in each meatball and add small cube of mozzarella cheese to middle, then pinch meat around and roll to fully cover cheese.
9. Place on lighty greased baking pan.
10. bake at 400F degrees for 15-20 minutes, or until meatballs fully cooked.