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Baked Spinach Garlic Meatballs Stuffed with Mozzarella

Spinach Garlic Meatballs Stuffed with Mozzarella

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Savor the deliciousness of Spinach Garlic Meatballs Stuffed with Mozzarella! A perfect blend of flavors and nutrition in every bite! 🍽️🧀
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Baking sheet Lined with parchment paper
  • 1 Large Bowl For mixing ingredients

Ingredients
  

Vegetables

  • 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped Adds color and vitamins A, C, and K
  • 3 cloves minced garlic Enhances flavor and boosts immunity

Meat

  • 1 pound ground meat (turkey, chicken, or beef) Choose your favorite lean meat
  • ½ cup breadcrumbs Helps bind the mixture together

Cheese

  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese, cubed Adds a creamy, melty surprise
  • 1 large egg Acts as a binder

Seasonings

  • 1 teaspoon Italian herbs (oregano, basil) Infuses classic Italian flavors
  • to taste Salt and pepper Enhances all the flavors

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

Mixing

  • In a large bowl, combine chopped spinach, minced garlic, ground meat, breadcrumbs, egg, Italian herbs, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.

Forming Meatballs

  • Take a small portion of the mixture and flatten it in your palm. Place a cube of mozzarella in the center and mold the meat around it, forming a ball. Repeat until all the mixture is used.

Baking

  • Arrange the meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.

Serving

  • Serve hot and enjoy!

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Notes

Essential nutrition facts per serving:
Calories Fat Protein Carbs
250 12g 20g 15g
Keyword Meatballs, Mozzarella, Spinach