Mozzarella-Stuffed Meatballs
Make these cheesy Mozzarella-stuffed meatballs for dinner tonight for a simple but filling and delicious meal. Tender pork and lean sirloin cover a cube of melted mozzarella, and the combination can't be beaten.
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Serving size: 6
Calories per serving: 193
Ingredients:
Cook time:
Serving size: 6
Calories per serving: 193
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/4 cup prepared Italian salad dressing
1 1/2 cups cubed bread
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 pound ground pork
1/2 pound ground sirloin
3 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 jar (24 ounces) marinara sauce
Hot cooked pasta
Directions:
In a large bowl, combine the first 8 ingredients. Crumble pork and beef over mixture; mix lightly but thoroughly. Cut mozzarella into eighteen 1/2-in. cubes. Divide meat mixture into 18 portions; shape each around a cheese cube.
In a large skillet, cook meatballs in oil over medium heat, in batches, until a thermometer inserted in the meat reads 160°; drain. In a large saucepan, heat marinara sauce; add meatballs and heat through. Serve over pasta.
Source: tasteofhome.com
In a large skillet, cook meatballs in oil over medium heat, in batches, until a thermometer inserted in the meat reads 160°; drain. In a large saucepan, heat marinara sauce; add meatballs and heat through. Serve over pasta.
Source: tasteofhome.com
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