Spinach garlic meatballs stuffed with cheese are a delightful dish that’s packed with flavor. Here’s a simple recipe you can try:
Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 3-4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Mozzarella cheese (cut into small cubes or shredded)
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions:
- Prepare the Meatball Mixture:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground meat, chopped spinach, minced garlic, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix everything together until well combined.
- Form the Meatballs:
- Take a small portion of the meatball mixture (about 2 tablespoons) and flatten it in your palm.
- Place a cube of mozzarella cheese in the center of the flattened meat mixture.
- Carefully fold the meat mixture around the cheese, forming a ball. Make sure the cheese is completely covered.
- Repeat this process until all the meat mixture is used up.
- Cook the Meatballs:
- Preheat your oven to 375Β°F (190Β°C).
- Heat some olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Once the oil is hot, add the meatballs to the skillet in batches, making sure not to overcrowd the pan.
- Cook the meatballs, turning them occasionally, until they are browned on all sides, about 6-8 minutes.
- Transfer the browned meatballs to a baking dish.
- Finish in the Oven:
- Once all the meatballs are browned and in the baking dish, place the dish in the preheated oven.
- Bake the meatballs for about 15-20 minutes, or until they are cooked through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve:
- Once cooked, remove the meatballs from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving.
- You can serve these spinach garlic meatballs stuffed with cheese on their own as an appetizer, or with pasta and marinara sauce for a main course.
Enjoy your delicious spinach garlic meatballs stuffed with gooey melted cheese!
