Pizza Stuffed Meatballs

I made some really great meatballs the other day.  And in case you've noticed, I've made my share of meatballs on this blog.

Here are a few:

Lazy Day Slow Cooker Meatballs

Chicken Pesto Meatballs

Oven Baked Barbecue Meatballs

I promise I'll try and start focusing on more meals that don't involve meat and rolling them into balls.  My kids love meatballs that is probably why I keep making different versions! Perhaps deluxe sandwiches or outrageous brownies will be next.  What do you think?  Until then, you have to deal with one more meatball.

These also freeze well, so don't be afraid to make up a double batch for those crazy days {we all have them!}.

After rolling and assembling, you flash cook them in a hot skillet to sear, then bake them in your favorite marinara or spaghetti sauce to finish them off.  It will make your house smell like an Italian pizza factory, I swear. The husband came home many hours after I had made these and after walking in the door promptly said, "something smells good!".

And please keep reading....we have a new person in our house!





Pizza Stuffed Meatballs

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1 lb. ground beef
1 lb. ground pork
2 c. seasoned breadcrumbs
1 c. milk
1 c. finely chopped onion
8 oz. block mozzarella cheese
1/2 c. flour
1/4 c. olive oil
6-8 c. marinara or spaghetti sauce
salt
pepper

1.  In a large bowl combine the first five ingredients, plus salt and pepper until well mixed.  Once combined shape into 2-inch meatballs {I used a cookie scoop}.
2.  Cut the mozzarella cheese into 3/4 inch cubes and place one cube into the center of each meatball.
3.  Roll each meatball lightly in flour and set aside.
4.  In a large skillet on medium high heat, saute the meatballs in the olive oil, turning frequently to create a nice sear or crust on each side.
5.  Pour half of the marinara sauce in a 9x13 baking dish.  Place semi-cooked meatballs into the sauce. Then cover with remaining sauce and cover the dish with foil.
6.  Bake at 375 degrees for 45 minutes.
7.  Serve with pasta, mashed potatoes, rice or just plain {like my kids like them!}
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