Description
Simple recipe for turkey meatballs filled with melted mozzarella cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 ounces low-moisture mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix gently with your hands until just combined; do not overmix.
- Take about 1.5 tablespoons of the turkey mixture and flatten it slightly in your palm. Place one cube of mozzarella cheese in the center.
- Carefully wrap the turkey mixture around the cheese, sealing the edges completely to form a tight ball. Place the formed meatball on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining mixture and cheese.
- Brush the tops of the meatballs lightly with olive oil.
- Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit (74 degrees Celsius).
Notes
- You can substitute Italian seasoning for the dried oregano if you prefer.
- Serve these meatballs with your favorite tomato sauce or marinara.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 7
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 25
- Cholesterol: 75
Keywords: turkey meatballs, mozzarella stuffed, baked meatballs, easy dinner, ground turkey recipe