Description
Delicious cheddar stuffed meatballs baked in marinara sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, cut into small cubes
- 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, egg, garlic, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Take a small amount of the meat mixture (about 2 tablespoons) and flatten it in your palm.
- Place a cube of cheddar cheese in the center and wrap the meat around the cheese, forming a ball.
- Repeat with the remaining meat mixture and cheese cubes.
- Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat.
- Add the meatballs and cook for about 5 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides.
- Pour the marinara sauce over the meatballs in the skillet.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and the cheese is melted.
- Serve the meatballs hot, garnished with additional parsley if desired.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes to the meat mixture.
- You can also substitute ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg