Best Slow Cooker Cheese Stuffed Meatballs And Sauce Recipes

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SLOW COOKER CHEESE STUFFED MEATBALLS AND SAUCE



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This is a Paula Deen recipe and supper delish, very versitile. You can use seasoned sausage and omit seasonings to make it even easier!! I love to use the leftovers to make meatball sandwiches!

Provided by Shannonlizz

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 5h30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 lb ground beef
1 lb ground pork
4 tablespoons fresh parmesan cheese, grated
1 -1 1/2 cup seasoned dry bread crumb
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 garlic cloves, finely minced
1 tablespoon fresh basil, finely chopped
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, divided into 12 pieces
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 (24 ounce) jars pasta sauce
2 lbs cooked spaghetti

Steps:

  • In a large mixing bowl combine ground beef, ground pork, parmesan cheese, eggs, salt, pepper, garlic, basil, parsley and oregano.
  • Add bread crumbs 1/2 cup at a time until mixture is not too wet and can be formed into balls easily.
  • Form mixture into 12 balls using your thumb to press a hole into the center (You can also use a cookie scooper to make uniformed balls).
  • Insert a piece of mozzerella into the hole and close the hole by pinching the meat mixture together around it.
  • Heat a large saute pan over medium heat and drizzle olive oil into pan. Add meatballs and cook until just browned. Using a slotted spoon, transfer meatballs into a slow cooker. (If prefered you can bake meatballs in a deeper cookie sheet at 350 for about 30 min).
  • Pour red sauce over the meatballs and cook on LOW for approximately 5 hours.
  • Serve meatballs and sauce over spaghetti.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1074, Fat 51.4, SaturatedFat 17.6, Cholesterol 222.8, Sodium 2105.3, Carbohydrate 97.2, Fiber 10.6, Sugar 25.1, Protein 52.1

SLOW COOKER CHEESE STUFFED MEATBALLS AND SAUCE



Slow Cooker Cheese Stuffed Meatballs and Sauce image

Stuffed meatballs and pasta..who can deny this meal.. Put together for cooking in a slow cooker..can't get much easier!

Provided by Susan Cutler

Categories     Pasta

Time 5h30m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 lb ground beef
1 lb ground pork
4 Tbsp fresh parmesan cheese, grated
1- 1 1/2 c bread crumbs
3 large eggs
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper
2 clove garlic, finely minced
1 Tbsp fresh basil, finely chopped
1/4 c fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 tsp dried oregano
4 oz fresh mozzarella, divided into 12 pieces
3 Tbsp olive oil
2 jar(s) your favorite red sauce
2 lb spaghetti, cooked al dente

Steps:

  • 1. In a large mixing bowl combine ground beef, ground pork, parmesan, eggs, salt, pepper, garlic, basil, parsley and dried oregano. Add bread crumbs 1/2 cup at a time until mixture is not to wet and can be formed into balls easily. Form mixture into 12 balls using your thumb to press a hole in the center. Insert a piece of the fresh mozzarella into the hole and close the hole by pushing the meatball mixture around it to secure the mozzarella inside each ball.
  • 2. Heat a large saute pan over medium heat and drizzle olive oil into it. Add meatballs and cook until lightly browned. Don't overcook. (4-5 minutes) on low to medium heat. Using a slotted spoon, transfer meatballs into a slow cooker.
  • 3. Pour red sauce over the meatballs and cook on LOW for approximately 5 hours. Serve the stuffed meatballs and sauce over spaghetti.
  • 4. Serve with a green salad and French Bread.

SLOW COOKER CHEESE STUFFED MEATBALLS AND SAUCE RECIPE - (4.4/5)



SLOW COOKER CHEESE STUFFED MEATBALLS AND SAUCE Recipe - (4.4/5) image

Provided by รก-23189

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 lb. ground beef
1 lb. ground pork
4 tablespoons fresh parmesan cheese, grated
1 to 1 1/2 cups Italian dry bread crumbs
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
2 cloves garlic, finely minced
1 tablespoon fresh basil, finely chopped
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
4 oz. fresh mozzarella, divided into 12 pieces
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 jars of your favorite red sauce
2 pounds spaghetti, cooked al dente

Steps:

  • In a large mixing bowl combine ground beef, ground pork, parmesan, eggs, salt, pepper, garlic, basil, parsley and dried oregano. Add bread crumbs 1/2 cup at a time until mixture is not to wet and can be formed into balls easily. Form mixture into 12 balls using your thumb to press a hole in the center. Insert a piece of the fresh mozzarella into the hole and close the hole by pushing the meatball mixture around it to secure the mozzarella inside each ball. Heat a large saute pan over medium heat and drizzle olive oil into it. Add meatballs and cook until just browned. Using a slotted spoon, transfer meatballs into a slow cooker. Pour red sauce over the meatballs and cook on LOW for approximately 5 hours. Serve the stuffed meatballs and sauce over spaghetti.

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