Ingredients
The following ingredients have 24 Servings
- 1 lb ground beef (I used half beef half Italian sausage)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon water
- 12 small balls mozzarella cheese (cut in half)
- 4 tablespoons oil
Instruction
- Line a baking tray with parchment paper and set aside.
- Place all of the ingredients, except the mozzarella and oil, in a medium size bowl. Use your hands to gently combine making sure not to over mix.
- Using a cookie scoop, or small measuring cup, scoop your meat into even portions. Slightly flatten with your fingers or the back of a spoon. Place 1 cheese half onto each meatball and roll up around the mozzarella.
- Heat your oil in a medium sized skillet and preheat your oven to 400 degrees. Carefully place your meatballs in the hot oil. Brown for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden and transfer to your prepared baking tray.
- Bake 8 minutes or until cooked through.
- To Freeze: Cool your meatballs and transfer the tray to the freezer. Freeze overnight or until solid and remove to a large freezer safe bag. Reheat in sauce over the stove or the microwave.
