Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs (Gluten-Free & Meal Prep Friendly)
These mozzarella stuffed meatballs are juicy, flavorful, and filled with melty cheese in every bite. Delicious for a cozy weeknight dinner or meal prep, they pair well with pasta, zoodles, or your favorite sauce.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds ground beef
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese finely grated
- 1 large egg beaten
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- Black pepper to taste
- 6 ounces mozzarella cheese cut into 16 cubes
For Serving (optional)
- 4 cups zoodles or spaghetti
- 2 cups gluten free pasta
- Marinara sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425.
- Combine ground beef through black pepper in a medium bowl and mix well to combine, take care not to overmix.
- Scoop a couple tablespoons of the meatball mixture, and flatten in your hand. Add a cube of mozzarella to the center, and then press the meat around the cheese until it’s completely covered.
- Roll the meatball to a round shape, and then place on a baking sheet lined with foil.
- Repeat until all the meatball mixture is gone. (We made 16 large meatballs with this recipe.)
- Bake for 15 minutes, until the meatballs have browned and the cheese has just started to ooze.
- Serve on zoodles or with pasta and marinara sauce.
