Description
Spinach Garlic Meatballs with Mozzarella are a delicious and nutritious dish that combines tender ground meat, vibrant spinach, and gooey mozzarella cheese. These flavorful meatballs are perfect for any occasion, whether enjoyed as an appetizer or a main course. With their irresistible aroma and cheesy center, they’re sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef (or turkey)
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella cheese, shredded
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium heat. Sauté chopped spinach with minced garlic until wilted (about 3 minutes). Let cool.
- In a bowl, combine ground meat, sautéed spinach and garlic, breadcrumbs, mozzarella, Parmesan, egg, herbs, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Roll into golf ball-sized meatballs and place on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve with marinara sauce or over pasta.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 meatballs (about 150g)
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 490mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg