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Mozzarella-stuffed spinach garlic meatballs served with marinara sauce

The Best Spinach Garlic Meatballs Stuffed with Mozzarella Recipe


  • Author: Ava
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 68 servings 1x

Description

These savory meatballs are packed with garlic, spinach, and gooey mozzarella at the center. They’re perfect for weeknight meals or special gatherings, easy to prepare, and freezer-friendly.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 lb ground beef or turkey
  • 1 cup fresh spinach, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 68 mozzarella balls or cubes (1 inch)
  • Olive oil for browning
  • Marinara sauce (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, mix ground meat, spinach, garlic, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  3. Take 2 tablespoons of mixture, flatten, place mozzarella in the center, and roll into a ball.
  4. Heat olive oil in a skillet and brown meatballs on all sides (2–3 minutes per side).
  5. Transfer to the baking sheet and bake for 15–20 minutes, until cooked through and cheese is melted.
  6. Serve warm with marinara sauce if desired.

Notes

  • Use low-moisture mozzarella to avoid leaks.
  • Chill meatballs before cooking for better shape retention.
  • Substitute breadcrumbs with almond flour for a gluten-free option.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Bake
  • Cuisine: Italian-American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 meatballs
  • Calories: 270
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 440mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 6g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg

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