Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs

Spaghetti and meatballs is something that everyone in my house can always agree on and since the meatloaf from the other night was such a hit with everyone I decided to try a meatball variation with the Stove Top Stuffing crumbs.  The kids were a surprised when they cut into their meatballs and found their favorite food- CHEESE!  This recipe is going straight to the top of my "Kid Friendly" recipe list!  The stringy gooey cheese is sure to make anyone say YUM!

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. Ground Beef
• Mozzarella Cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon Basil
• 1 Egg
• 1 Tablespoon Milk
• 1 teaspoon Minced Garlic
• 1 Tablespoon Parmesan Cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon Oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon Salt 
• 1/4 teaspoon Pepper
• 1/3 Cup Stove Top Stuffing Crumbs (place dry Stove top in food processor and pulse a few times)

Makes 12 meatballs 

Grab enough meat to make a meatball and gently flatten it in your hand.  Place a piece of mozzarella inside and then for the meat into a ball.

Place on cookie sheet and bake for about 12 minutes at 375 degrees.

 I made mine the day before I needed them and put them in the fridge.  When ready I heated the meatballs in the pan of spaghetti sauce for about 15 minutes.  Then served sauce and meatballs over pasta.

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Baked Meatballs

Meatballs are one thing that I can always count on my boys eating so when I make them I make I make extra to put in the freezer.  The Lewis Family often uses them for Spaghetti and Meatballs or Meatball Subs.  To make them a little healthier I broil/bake them instead of frying them.  

 Ingredients:

• 2 1/2 lbs of Ground Beef
• 2 teaspoons Minced Garlic
• 1/2 cup Seasoned Bread Crumbs
• 1 Tablespoon Parsley
• 1/3 Cup Parmesan Cheese
• 2 eggs
• 1 Tablespoon Oregano
• 1 teaspoon Basil
• 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
• 1/2 Cup Milk
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black Pepper

**Makes about 36 Meatballs

In small bowl combine dry spices and bread crumbs, mix together.  In large bowl beat eggs, add in milk and minced garlic, and add in dry ingredients.  Pour over ground beef.  Mix gently until evenly distributed.

 Loosely form into golf ball sized meatballs, be careful not to compress too much because that will cause the meatballs to be tough.  Broil for 8 minutes.  Then switch oven to bake at 300 for 10-12 minutes.

**To Freeze- Completely cool meatballs and place in freezer bag.

This recipe was featured on our 30 Days of Dinners June Menu, Make sure to check out all of the other great recipes on this month's menu!