Description

Juicy spinach garlic meatballs stuffed with melty mozzarella and packed with flavor. These healthy, cheesy, family-approved meatballs are easy to make and perfect for weeknight dinners, meal prep, or entertaining.

Ingredients

Scale

1 lb ground beef or ground turkey
2 cups fresh spinach, sautéed and finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 small onion, finely chopped (optional)
1 large egg
1 cup breadcrumbs
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
8 oz low-moisture mozzarella cheese, cut into cubes
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

Heat a skillet over medium heat and sauté spinach and garlic until wilted and fragrant. Let cool slightly and chop finely.
In a large bowl, combine ground meat, egg, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, parsley, and the spinach mixture.
Mix gently until just combined.
Take a small portion of the mixture, flatten it, place a cube of mozzarella in the center, and roll into a ball, sealing the cheese inside.
Repeat until all meatballs are formed.
Place meatballs on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Bake at 400°F for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway, until cooked through and golden.
Optional: Simmer cooked meatballs in marinara sauce for 5–10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Do not overmix the meat mixture to keep meatballs tender. Chilling the cheese cubes helps prevent leaking during cooking.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 meatball
Calories: 250
Sugar: 1g
Sodium: 500mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 12g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 20g
Cholesterol: 70mg

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