Spinach Garlic Meatballs Stuffed with Mozzarella
A heartwarming dish featuring meatballs made with lean ground chicken or turkey, packed with spinach and a gooey mozzarella center.
- 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
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). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Mix the ground chicken or turkey, chopped spinach, breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a large bowl until fully incorporated.
- Scoop out portions of the meat mixture and flatten slightly. Place a cube of mozzarella in the center and roll it into a ball, sealing the cheese inside.
- Arrange the stuffed meatballs on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 18-20 minutes until cooked through and golden-brown.
- Remove the meatballs from the oven and serve hot, with marinara sauce over pasta or as an appetizer.
Notes
These meatballs freeze beautifully, perfect for meal prepping. Feel free to swap the meat or add fresh herbs for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 70mg