Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef (93%–7% fat)
- 1 pound ground mild Italian sausage
- 1 large egg
- 1/3 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 ounces mozzarella cheese, cut into small cubes
- Marinara sauce, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, Italian sausage, egg, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
- Flatten a portion of the meat mixture in your hand, place a cube of mozzarella in the center, and wrap the meat around it, forming a ball. Repeat with remaining meat and cheese.
- Arrange the meatballs on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20–25 minutes until cooked through and lightly browned.
- Warm marinara sauce on the stove and serve the meatballs hot with sauce spooned over the top.
Notes
- Use ground turkey instead of beef for a lighter version.
- Add chopped fresh parsley or basil to the meat mixture for extra flavor.
- Swap mozzarella with provolone or fontina for a different cheese experience.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
