Mozzarella-Stuffed Meatballs

By Lorena_321

Ingredients

• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1/4 cup prepared Italian salad dressing
• 1 1/2 cups cubed bread
• 2 T. minced fresh parsley
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 t. dried oregano
• 1/2 t. pepper
• 1/4 t. salt
• 1/2 lb. ground pork
• 1/2 lb. ground beef
• 3 oz. fresh mozzarella cheese
• 2 T. vegetable oil
• 1 (26 oz) jar marinara sauce
• hot cooked pasta or rice

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Crumble pork and beef over mixture; mix well. Cut mozzarella into eighteen 1/2" cubes. Divide meat mixture into 18 portions; shape each around a cheese cube.
In a large skillet, cook meatballs in oil in batches until no pink remains; drain. In a large saucepan, heat marinara sauce; add meatballs and heat through. Serve over pasta or rice.