Cheesy Stuffed Meatballs

Cheesy Stuffed Meatballs

Yields: 20 meatballs

Preparation Time: 10 min

Cooking Time: 15 min

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• ³/4 cup plain bread crumbs
• ¹/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• ¹/2 cup water
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1 egg
• 1 ¹/2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ³/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 (8-ounce) block mozzarella, cut into 20 (1/2-inch) cubes

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.
   
2. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients except mozzarella cheese; mix well.
   
3. Divide mixture into 20 meatballs, then form each meatball around a mozzarella cube, making sure to cover cheese completely. Place on prepared baking sheet.
   
4. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until no longer pink in center. Serve immediately.