JUICY CHEESE STUFFED MEATBALLS

Juicy cheese stuffed meatballs image

Provided by Lynn Socko

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 14

19 oz package italian sausage links, casing removed
2 lb lean ground beef
1/2 c cracker crumbs
1/2 c fresh grated parmesan
2 Tbsp worcestershire sauce
1/3 c good pasta sauce, i used pomodori meat sauce
2 eggs
1 tsp italian seasoning
1 tsp dry basil
1 tsp fennel seeds
2 tsp granulated garlic
1 tsp red pepper flakes
1/2 tsp black pepper
2/3 lb mozzarella cheese cut into small cubes

Steps:

1. Remove sausage from casing or buy ground Italian Sausage. Add to beef, add crackers, all seasonings, Parmesan, sauce, worcestershire, and eggs and mix to combine.
2. I used a large ice cream scoop and got 22 large meatballs.
3. Scoop meat out and roll around in the palm of your hand until you get a pretty tight ball, then insert cheese cube into center, and fold meat over hole and roll in hand again until completely sealed.
4. Place on bakers rack and bake 350° for 30 min. Add to sauce for a few minutes for if desired after removing from oven.