Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs

By KitchenGnome

Serve with Spaghetti or can be used as an appetizer.

Ingredients

• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1/3 cup Italian bread crumbs
• 1 jar Marinara sauce
• 1 1/2 tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 large egg
• 1 clove garlic crushed
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 3 oz. mozzarella cheese sticks, cut into cubes 3/4 inch thick

Preparation

Step 1

Combine ground beef, bread crumbs, 1/4 cup sauce, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic and salt in medium bowl. Shape into 12 meatballs. Press 1 cheese cube into center of each meatball, enclosing completely.

Brown meatballs in oven at 350 for 30 minutes. Add to sauce when done and simmer 15 minutes.

Serve and enjoy.