MOZZARELLA STUFFED MEATBALLS IN A BLANKET

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So good. Great as a starter to any Italian meal

Provided by barbara lentz @blentz8

Categories     Meat Appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound(s) italian sausage casing removed
1 medium onion chopped
5 clove(s) garlic minced
2 large eggs
1/4 cup(s) bread crumbs
3 tablespoon(s) grated parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon(s) each fresh parsley and basil chopped
1 teaspoon(s) salt
1/2 teaspoon(s) black pepper
4 ounce(s) fresh mozzarella balls
1 sheet(s) puff pastry
- marinara sauce for serving

Steps:

  • Mix the Sausage, onion, garlic, 1 egg, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, basil, parsley, salt and pepper. Mix well. Shape into 9 meatballs. Press 1 ball of Mozzarella into the middle of each meatball.
  • Add the oil to a large skillet and brown the outside of each meatball. Remove from pan and drain on paper towels.
  • Throw a little flour on the counter and roll out the puff pastry and cut into thirds in both directions. Place a meatball into the middle of each square.
  • Preheat oven at 400 degrees. Place parchment paper on baking sheet. Wrap the Puff pastry around each meatball. Place each seem side down on prepared baking sheet.
  • Whisk the remaining egg and brush each wrapped meatball. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until browned. Serve with Marinara sauce

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