Description
Flavorful meatballs made with spinach and garlic, stuffed with creamy mozzarella cheese. Perfect for a comforting dinner, appetizers, or sandwiches.
Ingredients
Scale
| – 2 lbs ground beef (or turkey/chicken) |
- 2 cups fresh spinach, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 oz mozzarella cheese, cubed
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (or almond flour for gluten-free)
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Finely chop spinach and mince garlic. Cube mozzarella cheese.
- In a large bowl, combine ground meat, spinach, garlic, breadcrumbs, eggs, milk, Parmesan, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Form the mixture into balls and stuff each with a cube of mozzarella. Seal tightly.
- Place on a greased baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, or pan-fry until browned and cooked through.
Notes
- For gluten-free meatballs, use almond flour or pork rinds instead of breadcrumbs.
- Serve with marinara sauce, pasta, or as a meatball sub.
- Freeze uncooked meatballs for up to 3 months for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sodium: 380 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg