Spinach Garlic Meatballs Stuffed with Mozzarella
Delicious meatballs stuffed with gooey mozzarella, packed with protein from chicken or turkey and nutrients from spinach.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free (with modifications)
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken or turkey
- 1 cup chopped spinach (fresh or thawed)
- 1/3 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 4 oz mozzarella, cubed
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix the ground chicken or turkey, chopped spinach, breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl.
- Form meatballs by scooping a portion of the mixture, flattening it, placing a cube of mozzarella in the center, and rolling it into a ball.
- Bake the meatballs on the prepared baking sheet for about 18-20 minutes, or until cooked through and golden brown.
- Serve hot with marinara sauce over pasta or enjoy as a savory appetizer.
Notes
For best results, seal the mozzarella well in the meatball. These meatballs can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2-3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg