Can I use other cheeses besides mozzarella?

Absolutely! While fresh mozzarella melts beautifully into that signature stretchy center, you can experiment with other cheeses too. Provolone gives a sharper flavor, while fontina melts creamily. Avoid super hard cheeses though - they won't give you that gorgeous cheese pull we all crave.

Do I really need to brown them before baking?

I know it's tempting to skip this step, but trust me - those few minutes of browning make ALL the difference! The Maillard reaction (fancy term for delicious browning) adds incredible depth of flavor you just can't get from baking alone. Plus, it helps seal in juices and prevents sticking.

Help! My cheese keeps leaking out - how do I prevent this?

First - don't panic! Even my best batches sometimes leak a little. The secret is sealing the cheese completely inside chilled meat mixture (cold hands help too). Make sure your meatballs are perfectly round with no cracks or thin spots. If all else fails? Call it "cheese crispies" and enjoy!

Stuffed Meatballs with Mozzarella Cheese You Need Now

Description

Enjoy delicious stuffed meatballs filled with gooey mozzarella cheese, perfect for pasta, sandwiches, or as an appetizer.

Ingredients

500g ground beef
100g breadcrumbs
1 egg
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp dried oregano
100g mozzarella cheese, cubed
2 tbsp olive oil

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 190°C.
In a bowl, mix ground beef, breadcrumbs, egg, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and oregano.
Take a small portion of the mixture and flatten it in your palm.
Place a mozzarella cube in the center and shape the meat around it into a ball.
Repeat until all the mixture is used.
Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
Brown the meatballs on all sides for 2-3 minutes.
Transfer to a baking tray and bake for 15-20 minutes.
Serve hot.

Notes

Use fresh mozzarella for the best melt.
You can add chopped parsley for extra flavor.
If baking from raw, skip the browning step and bake for 25 minutes.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Italian