Cheese Stuffed Meatballs

These Cheese Stuffed Meatballs are juicy, oven-baked beef meatballs filled with gooey sharp cheddar and served with warm marinara sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners, pasta night, or a crowd-pleasing appetizer!

Course Appetizer, Main Course

Cuisine American

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 25

Total Time 45

Servings Meatballs

Calories 119kcal

Equipment

large mixing bowl
Wooden spoon
small cookie scoop
baking tray
Aluminum foil
Cooking spray
knife and cutting board

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
⅓ cup panko bread crumbs
1 large egg
2 tablespoons half and half
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
2 tablespoons fresh chopped chives
3 garlic cloves minced
⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 to 3 ounces sharp cheddar cheese cut into small cubes
24 ounces marinara sauce
1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley optional

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with foil and spray with cooking spray.
In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, panko bread crumbs, egg, half and half, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, onion powder, smoked paprika, chives, garlic, and Parmesan cheese. Mix until thoroughly combined.
Use a small cookie scoop to portion the mixture into 16 equal-sized balls.
Flatten each ball slightly into a disc shape. Place a small cube of cheddar cheese in the center and wrap the meat mixture around the cheese, sealing it completely. Roll back into a ball and place on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the meat is cooked through and no longer pink.
Heat the marinara sauce and serve with the meatballs. Garnish with parsley and additional chives if desired.

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