Description
Cheddar-Stuffed Meatballs (Beef Only) are Deliciously Easy!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef (80/20)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 jar (24 ounces) marinara sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, milk, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until just combined; do not overmix.
- Take a small amount of the meat mixture (about 2 tablespoons) and flatten it in your palm. Place a tablespoon of shredded cheddar cheese in the center and fold the meat around the cheese, rolling it into a ball. Repeat until all the meat mixture is used.
- Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook for about 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides.
- Pour the marinara sauce over the meatballs and transfer the skillet to the preheated oven. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and the cheese is melted.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional parsley if desired.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper flakes to the meat mixture.
- Try using different cheeses, such as mozzarella or pepper jack, for a unique flavor twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Cheddar-Stuffed Meatballs (Beef Only)