Spinach Garlic Meatballs Stuffed with Juicy Mozzarella Bliss
These delicious spinach garlic meatballs with mozzarella make for a delightful meal packed with flavor and nutrition.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, diced
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, spinach, garlic, breadcrumbs, egg, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Take a small amount of the mixture, flatten it in your hand, place a cube of mozzarella in the center, and wrap the meat around it to form a ball.
- Place the meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
Notes
- For an extra kick, add red pepper flakes to the meat mixture.
- Serve with marinara sauce for dipping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 8 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 15 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 25 grams
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Keywords: Spinach Garlic Meatballs Stuffed with Mozzarella