Cheesy Stuffed Meatballs
We haven't met many people who don't love the meatball. But, we think the only thing better than meatballs, are easy meatballs! So, for a special treat, take a bite out of these stuffed meatballs and enjoy the flavorful surprise of cheese in every tasty bite. Whether cocktail or main dish-sized, these scrumptious Cheesy Stuffed Meatballs will become a loved meatball recipe that never disappoints.
Notes
- Don't worry if the cheese starts to ooze out. That just means your meatballs are going to be extra ooey-gooey delicious!
- You can serve these meatballs with a dipping sauce if using as an appetizer or with spaghetti and sauce for a complete meal. Either way, they're going to love them. After all, what's not to love about them?
- If you love our Cheesy Stuffed Meatballs, then you've got to check out our 44 Must-Make Meatball Recipes!
Yields20 meatballs
Preparation Time10 min
Cooking Time15 min
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 3/4 cup plain bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 egg
- 1 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 (8-ounce) block mozzarella, cut into 20 (1/2-inch) cubes
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BeckySue
Aug 26, 2016
It sounds like these are a winner! I like everybody suggestions too. I'm trying to find a meatball recipe that I can make my own and just keep doing that one so that way I know they're going to turn out exactly how I want every single time. But I keep trying all these different recipes to see which one is the best. Some people say not to use an egg because that makes them very dense. I don't know which way I'm going to go yet, egg or no egg I'd be interested in hearing what everybody else's opinions are on meatballs with and without egg. I know it's critical not to overwork the mixture because you want a loose large meatballs for spaghetti and meatball.
Moppel
Sep 16, 2014
These are amazing! I had to skip the Parmesan as I didn't have any on hand, but it turned out delicious anyway. I also only had 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs left, so I added 1/4 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs. My kids gobbled them up. They were also very fast and easy to make, and I only had three out of 26 that oozed some cheese, and only very little. These will be a regular dish for us, perfect for busy nights when I need to make something quick and easy that doesn't require a bunch of ingredients.
jamesclemens 24961 96
Mar 13, 2014
I love this recipe, I did however change just a few things with it and the first one is add spicy Italian sausage if youd like a kick to your meatballs and for a party favorite put in random cheeses in the meatballs and that always goes over great at a wine parties!
anneevans 2731105
Mar 11, 2014
My granddaughter will love these! I usually make meatballs and cook them in sauce in the crockpot. So you think that these would hold up if cooked that way or do you think that all the cheese would ooze out?
mnovak1987 2020523
Feb 22, 2013
Made mine with mushroom caps with a cube of cheese in the cap wrapped with the hamburger meat. They were amazing! have to increase bake time 15-20 more minutes, but well worth it!
patdickens 5700364
Jan 15, 2013
Can these be made and then frozen?
Test Kitchen Team
Jan 16, 2013
Great question! Yes, you can make these ahead and freeze them. We would recommend freezing them before baking them. When you are ready to serve them, thaw the meatballs and bake 15 to 20 mins or until no longer pink inside. Thank you!
mamajeannetto 3344 347
Dec 27, 2012
Awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!So tasty and easy to make. Will keep in my recipe box mama Jeannetto
JenSLC
Nov 17, 2012
I first found this recipe because I tried to get rid of the big blog of Velveeta cheese. My BF loved them so much so I guess I have to go back and buy more cheese.
gafrannie204 78250 26
Mar 03, 2012
I'm going to make these and serve as pictured. But I'll ad spaghetti noodles flavored with garlic, parmesan(?) cheese,chopped basil. MMmmmmm
itspossible99 4405 413
Feb 23, 2012
These are easy and very tasty! I used string cheese and they came out great!
ddavidson12 260487 5
Jan 03, 2012
I will be making these this Saturday and am sure I'll get rave reviews.
funandgames33 5354 028
Dec 21, 2011
These were so good. The cheese in the middle just made them perfect! I made them smaller than stated to take to a tailgate party and everyone loved them!
johnbrown946 54778 02
Dec 17, 2011
I made these up yesterday and took them to work for my dinner, i was sorry that i only took 4 because they were so good. I made them larger/about 1 1/2 oz. and used sharp charddar
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