Best 7 Mozzarella Stuffed Sausage Meatballs Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary experience with our irresistible mozzarella-stuffed sausage meatballs, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. These mouthwatering meatballs, crafted with a blend of savory sausage, succulent mozzarella cheese, and a medley of aromatic herbs, offer a delightful combination of textures and flavors. Accompanying these meatballs is a flavorful marinara sauce, its tangy sweetness perfectly complementing the richness of the meatballs. For those seeking a lighter option, a zesty lemon butter sauce provides a refreshing and zesty alternative. And to complete this delectable feast, a creamy and velvety mushroom sauce adds a touch of umami and earthy goodness. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving for more.

Let's cook with our recipes!

MOZZARELLA-STUFFED SAUSAGE MEATBALLS



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For especially moist and flavorful meatballs, try this trick of wrapping ground meat around a mozzarella cheese cube.

Provided by Paula Jones

Categories     Appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 27

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 egg, beaten
1 lb bulk sweet Italian pork sausage
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup Progresso™ plain bread crumbs
1/4 cup whole milk
4 large fresh basil leaves, coarsely chopped
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 27 small cubes

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray cookie sheet with sides or shallow baking pan with cooking spray, or line with silicone baking mat.
  • In large bowl, mix all ingredients except cheese. Using small cookie scoop (about 1 tablespoon), scoop out 27 meatballs onto cookie sheet.
  • Insert 1 cheese cube into center of each meatball; shape sausage mixture around cheese to completely cover.
  • Bake about 20 minutes or until meatballs are no longer pink near center.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

MOZZARELLA-STUFFED MEATBALLS



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It's fun to watch my friends eat these meatballs for the first time. They're pleasantly surprised to find melted cheese in the middle. These meatballs are also great in a hot sub sandwich.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 egg, lightly beaten
1/4 cup prepared Italian salad dressing
1-1/2 cups cubed bread
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 pound ground pork
1/2 pound ground sirloin
3 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 jar (26 ounces) marinara sauce
Hot cooked pasta

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Crumble pork and beef over mixture; mix well. Cut mozzarella into eighteen 1/2-in. cubes. Divide meat mixture into 18 portions; shape each around a cheese cube. , In a large skillet, cook meatballs in oil in batches until a thermometer inserted in the meat reads 160°; drain. In a large saucepan, heat marinara sauce; add meatballs and heat through. Serve over pasta. Freeze option: Freeze cooled meatball mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a covered saucepan, gently stirring and adding a little water if necessary. Serve with pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334 calories, Fat 19g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 86mg cholesterol, Sodium 593mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

EASY SLOW COOKER MOZZARELLA-STUFFED MEATBALLS AND SAUCE RECIPE BY TASTY



Easy Slow Cooker Mozzarella-Stuffed Meatballs And Sauce Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: crushed tomato, onion, garlic, dried basil, dried oregano, pepper, salt, beef, mild sausage, breadcrumb, onion, parmesan cheese, onion powder, garlic powder, dried thyme, dried oregano, salt, pepper, eggs, mozzarella cheese, whole milk, parsley

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Dinner

Yield 14 meatballs

Number Of Ingredients 22

7 cups crushed tomato
⅓ cup onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon pepper
½ teaspoon salt
1 lb beef
1 lb mild sausage
1 cup breadcrumb
⅓ cup onion, chopped
¼ cup parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
2 eggs
4 sticks mozzarella cheese, cut into 4-5 even pieces each
½ cup whole milk
½ cup parsley

Steps:

  • Combine all sauce ingredients in slow cooker and stir. Set to high and cover while making meatballs, or for 30 minutes. (Or use pre-made/canned sauce.)
  • Combine all meatball ingredients except the mozzarella in a large bowl. Using your hands, mix until fully combined.
  • Take a golf ball sized piece of the ground beef mixture and place a piece of mozzarella in the middle. Press meat around the piece of cheese, fully enclosing it. Repeat until all meat is used.
  • Place meatballs in slow cooker and submerge in sauce.
  • Cover and cook on high for 2-2½ hours, or until meat is fully cooked.
  • Serve by itself or over pasta.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279 calories, Carbohydrate 20 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 17 grams, Sugar 6 grams

MOZZARELLA STUFFED CHICKEN SAUSAGE BALLS, TOMATO-BASIL SAUCE, CACIO E PEPE POTATOES AND ROAST BROCCOLINI



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This meal can be made with less than 10 items - hello Express Lane!

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 pounds baby Yukon gold potatoes
1 tub bocconcini, bite size fresh mozzarella in water
2 pounds Italian hot or sweet fresh chicken, turkey or pork sausage, bulk if available
1 1/2 pounds broccolini
1 head garlic
1 (28-ounce) can San Marzano tomatoes
1/2 cup chicken stock or milk
1 tub grated Pecorino Romano
1 tub good quality fresh pesto from the refrigerated cases of the market
Extra-virgin olive oil, for liberal drizzling, 4 to 5 tablespoons total
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Quarter baby potatoes and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil then salt water and cook until tender, about 12 minutes.
  • While potatoes come up to a boil, place a nonstick baking sheet alongside a mixing bowl. Remove 12 pieces of bite sized mozzarella from the water and set on work surface. Remove sausages from casings, if bulk not available, and place in a bowl. Combine the meat into a single mound then score it into 4 sections. Each section will yield 3 large sausage meatballs. To form each ball, take a handful of meat and wrap it around a piece of mozzarella. Roll 12 balls. Wash up. Coat balls with a drizzle of olive oil. Bake 18 to 20 minutes until cooked through and evenly browned.
  • While the balls are cooking, trim ends of clean broccolini and scatter evenly over a baking sheet. Grate or chop 2 to 3 cloves of garlic and drizzle the broccolini and garlic with olive oil, then season with salt and pepper and roast 12 to 15 minutes to crisp the broccolini tops.
  • While the broccolini is roasting, add tomatoes to a small pot or skillet, mash with a potato masher and season with salt and pepper. Heat over medium heat then simmer to reduce about 8 to 10 minutes.
  • When the potatoes are tender, drain and return to the hot pot to dry them out a little. Mash the potatoes with 1/2 cup stock or milk, 1/2 to 2/3 cup grated Romano cheese, a few generous handfuls, lots of black pepper and a little salt.
  • Turn the heat off the tomatoes and stir in 1/2 cup prepared pesto.
  • Serve three cheese-stuffed sausage balls with tomato-basil sauce on top or underneath, cacio e pepe smashed potatoes and broccolini alongside.

MOZZARELLA-STUFFED MEATBALLS



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Beautifully browned meatballs simmered in marinara sauce and served over pasta hold a delicious surprise: gooey mozzarella cheese.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 2h50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 slices stale white sandwich bread, crusts removed
1/3 cup milk
1 1/2 pounds ground beef
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/2 onion, grated
2 cloves garlic, finely grated
1 large egg
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
18 small cubes (about 1/2 inch) mozzarella, about 5 ounces
6 cups prepared marinara sauce
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 cup lightly packed fresh basil leaves, torn
Hot cooked pasta, for serving

Steps:

  • Grate the bread into coarse crumbs on the large holes of a box grater; put in a large bowl. Add the milk and set aside for 5 minutes to allow the bread to soak up the milk. Add the beef, Parmesan, parsley, onion, garlic, egg, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper; mix until just combined. Shape the meat mixture into 18 meatballs, working a piece of mozzarella into the center of each and making sure it?s completely covered. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to overnight.
  • Bring the marinara sauce to a very light simmer in a large Dutch oven or large wide pot. Heat half of the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, add the meatballs and cook, turning occasionally and adding the remaining oil as needed, until browned on all sides, about 6 minutes. Transfer the meatballs to the marinara sauce as they are browned.
  • Bring the sauce to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer, covered, gently stirring occasionally, until the meatballs are cooked through, about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the basil. Adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper. Serve over hot pasta.

MOZZARELLA STUFFED MEATBALLS



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Serve this little gems with your favorite home made pasta sauce or on a sandwich for a meatball treat.

Provided by SueVM

Categories     Meat

Time 40m

Yield 20 Meatballs, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup plain breadcrumbs
1/2 cup milk (or water)
2 minced garlic cloves
1 lb lean ground beef
2 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
1 large egg
1 teaspoon salt
4 ounces mozzarella cheese (cut into 20 - 1/2 inch cubes)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a medium bowl, soak the breadcrumbs in the milk.
  • Add the beef, garlic, parsley, Parmesan cheese, egg and 1 tsp salt to the soaked breadcrumbs and stir with a fork until combined.
  • Place about 2 tablespoons of mixture in your hand and press a mozzarella cube into the center. Shape the meat around the cheese, forming a ball. Repeat with remaining mozzarella.
  • Cook at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 406, Fat 24, SaturatedFat 11.7, Cholesterol 164.2, Sodium 1108.2, Carbohydrate 8.1, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 0.9, Protein 37.4

MOZZARELLA-STUFFED ITALIAN MEATBALLS



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Three kinds of meat infuse these meatballs with authentic, Italian flavor. The surprise of fresh mozzarella cheese inside is always a hit.-Cyndy Gerken, Naples, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 large onions, finely chopped
2/3 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
1 tablespoon minced fresh oregano
8 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1/2 pound ground pork
1/2 pound ground veal
16 fresh mozzarella cheese balls, drained and patted dry
Hot cooked spaghetti
Marinara or spaghetti sauce, warmed

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine eggs and Worcestershire sauce. Add the onions, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, basil, oregano, garlic, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes. Crumble the beef, pork and veal over mixture; mix well. , Divide into 16 portions. Shape each portion around a mozzarella ball., Place meatballs on a greased rack in a shallow baking pan. Bake at 400° for 25-30 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Drain on paper towels. , Serve with spaghetti or marinara sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281 calories, Fat 14g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 131mg cholesterol, Sodium 418mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 26g protein.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients. The better the ingredients, the better the meatballs will taste. Look for fresh, flavorful sausage and mozzarella cheese.
  • Season the meatballs well. Don't be afraid to add plenty of herbs and spices. Italian seasoning, garlic, and onion powder are all great choices.
  • Mix the meatballs gently. Overmixing can toughen the meatballs. Just mix until the ingredients are combined.
  • Form the meatballs into uniform sizes. This will help them cook evenly.
  • Brown the meatballs before baking them. This will help to seal in the flavor and keep the meatballs moist.
  • Bake the meatballs at a high temperature for a short amount of time. This will help to keep them juicy and tender.
  • Serve the meatballs with your favorite sauce. Marinara sauce, Alfredo sauce, or even just a simple tomato sauce are all great options.

Conclusion:

Mozzarella-stuffed sausage meatballs are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. By following these tips, you can make sure that your meatballs are cooked perfectly and bursting with flavor. So next time you're looking for a tasty and satisfying meal, give these meatballs a try!

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