How to Make Stuffed Meatballs
While there is a little more prepping involved in this recipe than with regular Italian meatballs, it is still super easy! The rave reviews these meatballs earn will be well worth the effort. How to Prepare Stuffed Meatballs: For this recipe, the stuffed meatballs are prepared separately from the sauce. SAUCE
MEATBALLS While the sauce simmers, the meatballs can be prepared and baked.
How to Cook Cheese Stuffed Meatballs
You can bake mozzarella stuffed meatballs for 15-20 minutes at 350°F. They meatballs will cook in the sauce a bit as well. You’ll want to make sure the cheese is sealed in as best as you can however, you can expect a little cheese to ooze out. You can serve cheese stuffed meatballs over spaghetti noodles, zucchini noodles or inside a sandwich roll for a fabulous meatball sub. Stuffed meatballs also make terrific party appetizers. Bacon wrapped cheese stuffed meatballs are especially suited for such occasions, with or without a marinara dipping sauce.
Can You Freeze Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs
While the prep work may take time, this is one dish that’s practically made for cooking in advance, so make lots. You’ll love the convenience! You can either bake and freeze them, or shape them into meatballs and freeze them raw (provided the meat was not frozen initially). Either raw or cooked, place the meatballs on a cookie sheet inside the freezer. When hardened, place in freezer bags and store for up to four months. Thaw inside the refrigerator before baking or broiling.
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