MOZZARELLA STUFFED MEATBALLS IN A BLANKET

Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs in a Blanket image

Provided by barbara lentz @blentz8

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