Best Meatball Mozzarella Sticks Recipe By Tasty Recipes

EASY SLOW COOKER MOZZARELLA-STUFFED MEATBALLS AND SAUCE RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Combine all sauce ingredients in slow cooker and stir. Set to high and cover while making meatballs, or for 30 minutes. (Or use pre-made/canned sauce.)
• Combine all meatball ingredients except the mozzarella in a large bowl. Using your hands, mix until fully combined.
• Take a golf ball sized piece of the ground beef mixture and place a piece of mozzarella in the middle. Press meat around the piece of cheese, fully enclosing it. Repeat until all meat is used.
• Place meatballs in slow cooker and submerge in sauce.
• Cover and cook on high for 2-2½ hours, or until meat is fully cooked.
• Serve by itself or over pasta.
• Enjoy!

MEATBALL MOZZARELLA STICKS RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• In a large bowl, add the beef, pork, onion, garlic, bread crumbs, beaten eggs, salt, pepper, dried basil, dried oregano, and dried parsley, red pepper flakes. Mix together to combine.
• Pick up 2 ounces (55 g) of meat, press into a flat patty on the palm of your hand.
• Place a mozzarella stick into the center of the patty and wrap the meatball mixture around it to seal it inside. Repeat with the rest of the mixture.
• Take the meatball-wrapped stick of cheese and dredge it in the flour, coat it in beaten egg, and then roll it in bread crumbs. Repeat with the rest.
• Place a batch of the sticks into oil at 325°F (180°C), and cook until the outside is golden brown and the beef is cooked through, 5 minutes. Then remove the mozzarella sticks from the fryer and drain on a wire rack. Season with salt.
• Serve the meatball mozzarella sticks with marinara sauce.
• Enjoy!

MOZZARELLA-STUFFED MEATBALLS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Crumble pork and beef over mixture; mix well. Cut mozzarella into eighteen 1/2-in. cubes. Divide meat mixture into 18 portions; shape each around a cheese cube. , In a large skillet, cook meatballs in oil in batches until a thermometer inserted in the meat reads 160°; drain. In a large saucepan, heat marinara sauce; add meatballs and heat through. Serve over pasta. Freeze option: Freeze cooled meatball mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a covered saucepan, gently stirring and adding a little water if necessary. Serve with pasta.

CROQUETTE MOZZARELLA STICKS RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Add the potatoes to a large pot with enough cold water to cover them. Bring to a boil over high heat and cook until tender when pierced with a fork, about 30 minutes.
• Drain the potatoes and transfer to a large bowl. Use a potato masher to mash the potatoes until there are no large chunks left.
• Add the garlic, parsley, Parmesan cheese, 1 beaten egg, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
• Take a spoonful of potatoes and form into a patty.
• Place a cheese stick in the middle and wrap the potato around the cheese until it is evenly covered.
• Arrange the formed croquettes on a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze for 30 minutes.
• Place the flour, 3 remaining eggs, and bread crumbs in 3 separate shallow bowls. Dredge the croquettes in the flour, shaking off any excess; then dredge in the egg and the bread crumbs.
• Heat the oil in a large pot until it reaches 350°F (180°C). Fry the croquettes for 3 minutes, or until golden brown.
• Transfer the croquettes to a wire rack set over paper towels to drain the excess oil.
• Let cool for a few minutes as they will be HOT.
• Garnish with grated Parmesan cheese and parsley and serve with marinara sauce alongside.
• Enjoy!

MEATBALL: MOZZARELLA MOUNTAIN RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with foil.
• Place the meatballs on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
• Bring 4 quarts (4 liters) of salted water to a boil in a large pot. Add the tagliatelle and return the water to a boil. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is tender, about 9 minutes. Remove from the heat and strain.
• In a medium saucepan over medium heat, bring the alfredo sauce to a simmer.
• Serve the pasta with the meatballs, sauce, and mozzarella.
• Enjoy!