Description
Hey foodie crew — Beau here! Meet your new obsession: juicy meatballs packed with garlicky spinach and hiding a molten mozzarella core that melts hearts at first bite. These flavor bombs level up spaghetti, sliders, or stand alone on a cheesy pedestal.
Ingredients
• 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
• 2 cups fresh spinach, wilted (or 1 cup frozen, squeezed dry)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• ½ tsp salt + ½ tsp pepper
• 1 egg
• ½ cup breadcrumbs (panko or GF swap OK)
• 4 oz mozzarella, cut in ½-inch cubes
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella (for topping)
• Fresh chopped parsley, for garnish
Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat & Prep: Oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease or line a baking dish.
2️⃣ Wilt & Cool: Sauté garlic 30 sec in oil, add spinach, wilt 1-2 mins. Cool completely!
3️⃣ Mix: In a big bowl, combine beef, cooled spinach, seasonings, egg, breadcrumbs. Mix gently — don’t overwork!
4️⃣ Stuff: Take a golf-ball scoop, flatten, place mozzarella cube inside, wrap & seal tight. Roll smooth.
5️⃣ Bake: Arrange meatballs in dish. Top with shredded mozz. Bake 20–25 mins until cooked (165°F) and cheese is bubbly.
6️⃣ Garnish: Rest 5 mins, sprinkle parsley, serve molten!
Notes
For zero leaks, chill formed meatballs 10–15 mins before baking.
Nutrition
- Calories: 200 cal 1 meatball
- Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Protein: 16g