Description
Indulge in a culinary delight with these Spinach Garlic Meatballs stuffed with gooey mozzarella. Packed with the vibrant flavors of fresh spinach and aromatic garlic, these meatballs deliver a satisfying combination of tender meat and melting cheese in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef or turkey
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 8 ounces mozzarella cheese, cubed
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté spinach and garlic until wilted.
- In a large bowl, combine ground meat, sautéed spinach and garlic, breadcrumbs, egg, salt, and pepper; mix until just combined.
- Form small meatballs around cubes of mozzarella, ensuring the cheese is encased.
- Place on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and fully cooked.
- Serve hot with marinara sauce or alongside your favorite sides.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs (144g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg