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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 (259g) Recipe makes 6 servings
Calories 443
Calories from Fat 255		(57%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	Total Fat 28.4g	43%
	Saturated Fat 8.8g	44%
	Monounsaturated Fat 10.1g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 6.3g
	Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 107mg		35%
Sodium 1118mg		46%
Potassium 814mg		23%
Total Carbohydrate 21.7g		7%
	Dietary Fiber 0.9g	3%
	Sugars 13.4g
Protein 24.6g		49%
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Mozzarella-Stuffed Meatballs

Recipe #196837 | 35 min | 20 min prep | add private note

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By: Lainey6605
Nov 20, 2006

These meatballs are great on spaghetti or on a hot sub sandwich.

SERVES 6 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

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

Directions

1
In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Crumble pork and beef over mixture; mix well.
2
Cut mozzarella into 18 1/2-inch cubes. Divide meat mixture into 18 portions; shape each around a cheese cube.
3
In a large skillet, cook meatballs in oil in batches until no pink remains; drain.
4
In a large saucepan, heat marinara sauce; add meatballs and heat through.
5
Serve over pasta or as meatball sandwiches.

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From: hellokittylover

On Oct 27, 2008

These are honestly the best meatballs i have ever made/tasted. This was the first recipe i tried from recipezaar and it is still one of my favorites. Even my boyfriend was raving to his friends about these meatballs. LOL

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From: Linda's Busy Kitchen

On Oct 13, 2008

I made these as an entree to have with Mediterranean Rice. My DS and I both loved these meatballs with such a nice surprise in the middle! These would be great as an appetizer for your next get together with friends or family for the holidays. Thank you for sharing with us Lainey! Made for Zaar Stars.

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From: PetesNina

On Dec 20, 2006

Thanks for sharing this fantastic variation on meatballs. My family loves meatballs in general but I get tired of cooking the same thing over and over again. I used Italian Bread Crumbs and added a bit of parmesan in the meat mixture (I always do that with mine). I tossed the uncooked meatballs with my sauce into the crockpot and cooked on low all day. The meatballs stayed together, did not ooze cheese and had a very good flavor. I made a double batch and served with spaghetti the first day and made meatball subs the next. I strongly recommend doubling this recipe if you have meatball lovers at your table!

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From: SusieQusie

On Apr 3, 2007

Nice twist on the often boring meatball! I doubled the recipe & subbed a few things, hope you don't mind; used Italian breadcrumbs, fresh oregano and all ground beef. I also opted to bake them for 15 minutes at 400F. I didn't get all of them sealed well so a couple leaked some cheese. I quickly ate them to destroy the evidence They were moist & flavorful! A portion of the recipe will be tonight's dinner and the rest are going to the freezer for use next week when we're tired of the Easter ham. Thanks for posting this inventive recipe!