Description
Craving something comforting and seriously satisfying? These Stuffed Meatballs with Mozzarella Cheese are the ultimate cheesy dinner idea. Each meatball is packed with bold flavor and hides a gooey mozzarella center—perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, a fun party appetizer, or hearty food ideas for the whole family. Whether you’re serving them over pasta, in subs, or with a side of garlic bread, this easy recipe will become a new favorite. Great for make-ahead meals, healthy snack alternatives (especially with turkey!), and one of the best dinner ideas when you want something cheesy and rich.
Ingredients
1 pound ground beef
½ cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
1 large egg
2 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
4 ounces mozzarella cheese, cut into ½-inch cubes
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups marinara sauce
Instructions
1. Cut mozzarella into ½-inch cubes and place in fridge to stay cold.
2. In a large bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, onion, parsley, salt, and pepper until just combined.
3. Take a scoop of meat mixture, flatten in your palm, place a mozzarella cube in the center, and seal meat tightly around it. Roll into a smooth ball.
4. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the meatballs on all sides, about 6–8 minutes total.
5. Pour marinara sauce into the skillet with the meatballs. Cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 15–20 minutes until meatballs are cooked through and cheese is melted.
6. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Seal the meat around the cheese completely to avoid leakage during cooking.
Use cold mozzarella for best melty center and minimal mess.
You can make and freeze these meatballs for quick reheating later.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop + Simmer
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: stuffed meatballs, mozzarella meatballs, cheesy meatballs, easy dinner, comfort food, Italian meatballs