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Savory Cheese Stuffed Meatballs Recipe with Gooey Center Easy and Perfect

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These savory cheese stuffed meatballs feature a gooey mozzarella center and a juicy, flavorful meat mixture. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners, parties, or comfort food cravings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend recommended for juiciness)
  • ½ lb ground pork (adds tenderness and flavor)
  • 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • ¼ cup whole milk
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ tsp dried oregano (optional)
  • 12 small mozzarella cheese cubes (about 1-inch pieces)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil (for browning)
  • Optional for serving: marinara sauce, fresh basil leaves

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Mince garlic and parsley, cut mozzarella into 1-inch cubes (about 12 pieces). Set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, fresh breadcrumbs, beaten eggs, and whole milk. Add minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, black pepper, and oregano if using. Mix gently until just combined.
  3. Scoop about 2 tablespoons of meat mixture, flatten slightly, place a mozzarella cube in the center, then fold meat around cheese and roll into a smooth ball. Repeat for all meat and cheese cubes to make about 12 meatballs.
  4. Heat olive oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Brown meatballs in batches for 2-3 minutes per side until golden crust forms.
  5. Transfer skillet with meatballs to preheated oven. Bake for 15-18 minutes until internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C) and cheese is melted.
  6. Let meatballs rest for 5 minutes before serving. Serve warm with marinara sauce and fresh basil if desired.

Notes

Use room temperature eggs and milk for tender meatballs. Do not overmix the meat to avoid toughness. Seal cheese completely inside meatballs to prevent leaking. Brown meatballs well before baking for best flavor. If no ovenproof skillet, brown in pan then bake on parchment-lined baking sheet. Use a meat thermometer to ensure doneness.

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