Description
Experience the ultimate comfort food with these Spinach Garlic Meatballs Stuffed with Mozzarella. Bursting with flavor, these juicy meatballs combine fresh spinach, aromatic garlic, and gooey mozzarella cheese for a delightful culinary experience. Perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests, they can be served on their own, over pasta, or in a salad. With minimal prep time and straightforward steps, this healthy recipe is as versatile as it is delicious. Enjoy every bite of these nutritious meatballs that promise to impress your family and friends!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef or turkey
- 2 cups fresh spinach (chopped)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 4 oz fresh mozzarella cheese (cubed)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Marinara sauce (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Sauté chopped spinach in a skillet over medium heat until wilted, about 2 minutes; let cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, combine ground meat, sautéed spinach, minced garlic, eggs, breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper; mix until just combined.
- Form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and insert a cube of mozzarella into the center before sealing completely.
- Bake on the prepared sheet for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach at least 165°F/74°C).
- Serve warm with marinara sauce drizzled on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 meatballs (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 140mg