MOZZARELLA-STUFFED SAUSAGE MEATBALLS

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For especially moist and flavorful meatballs, try this trick of wrapping ground meat around a mozzarella cheese cube.

Provided by Paula Jones

Categories     Appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 27

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 egg, beaten
1 lb bulk sweet Italian pork sausage
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup Progresso™ plain bread crumbs
1/4 cup whole milk
4 large fresh basil leaves, coarsely chopped
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 27 small cubes

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray cookie sheet with sides or shallow baking pan with cooking spray, or line with silicone baking mat.
  • In large bowl, mix all ingredients except cheese. Using small cookie scoop (about 1 tablespoon), scoop out 27 meatballs onto cookie sheet.
  • Insert 1 cheese cube into center of each meatball; shape sausage mixture around cheese to completely cover.
  • Bake about 20 minutes or until meatballs are no longer pink near center.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

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