Mozzarella Meatballs

Just look at that mozz melt...

I could've...

a) eaten the rest of the container of mini mozzarella balls with a spoon

b) turned them into a more filling snack or part of a meal

Even though I was really leaning towards a, I chose b, and it was so worth it!

Ingredients

• 1 3/4 lb of meatloaf mix (veal, beef, and pork)

• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese

• 1 large egg

• 1/4 loaf of Italian bread, cut into cubes, softened in water

• salt

• pepper

• garlic powder

• fresh minced basil and parsley

• about 20 mini mozzarella balls

Step by Step

1. Preheat your oven to 400.

2. Mix together meat, parm, egg, bread, and all seasonings/herbs in a bowl.

3. Form about 20 meatballs slightly larger than the size of a golf ball.

4. Make an indent in the center of each meatball with your thumb.

5. Place a mozz ball inside and form meatball back to cover the cheese.

6. Place a piece of parchment paper on a baking sheet and line up the meatballs.

7. Bake for 15-20 minutes.

8. Eat alone as a snack or serve with your favorite pasta + sauce as a meal!

3 meatballs = 30g protein