Spinach Garlic Meatballs Stuffed with Mozzarella
These Spinach Garlic Meatballs Stuffed with Mozzarella are a savory delight that will impress at any gathering or family dinner. Juicy meatballs are infused with the vibrant flavors of garlic and sautéed spinach, each one hiding a gooey surprise of melted mozzarella cheese. Perfectly versatile, you can serve them over pasta, as appetizers during parties, or tucked into sandwiches for a quick meal. With their rich flavor and cheesy center, these meatballs transform simple ingredients into an extraordinary dish everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Searing and Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
- 2 cups fresh spinach, sautéed and chopped
- 8 oz low-moisture mozzarella cheese, cubed
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Olive oil for searing
Instructions
- Sauté minced garlic in olive oil until fragrant. Add spinach and cook until wilted. Cool slightly, then chop.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, salt, pepper, egg, and chopped spinach. Mix gently.
- Form meatballs by flattening a portion of meat in your palm, placing a mozzarella cube in the center and sealing it around the cheese.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sear meatballs until golden brown on all sides (about 2-3 minutes per side).
- Finish cooking by either covering the skillet for another 5–7 minutes or transferring to a preheated oven at 375°F for 10–12 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg