Cheese-Stuffed Appetizer Meatballs

Name: Cheese-Stuffed Appetizer Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 24 meatballs
Ingredients: 1 pound lean ground beef (not less than 80% lean); 1/2 cup dried Italian bread crumbs; 1 large Land O Lakes® Egg; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 1 teaspoon fennel seed; 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh garlic; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 24 Land O Lakes® Sharp White & Medium Cheddar Cheese Cubes from 8-ounce bag; Marinara sauce, as desired for dipping

These appetizer meatballs are stuffed with Land O Lakes® Cheese Cubes, then baked to golden brown, melty cheese goodness. Don’t forget the marinara sauce for dipping!

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Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef (not less than 80% lean)

¹/₂ cup dried Italian bread crumbs

1 large Land O Lakes® Egg

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

1 teaspoon fennel seed

1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh garlic

¹/₂ teaspoon salt

¹/₄ teaspoon pepper

24 Land O Lakes® Sharp White & Medium Cheddar Cheese Cubes, from 8-ounce bag

Marinara sauce, as desired for dipping

How to make

STEP 1

Heat oven to 450°F. Line 15x10x1-inch baking pan with parchment paper; set aside.
STEP 2

Combine all ingredients except cheese cubes and marinara sauce in bowl; mix well. Shape beef mixture into 24 meatballs; press 1 cheese cube into each meatball, covering cheese completely. Place onto prepared pan.
STEP 3

Bake 13-15 minutes or until deep golden brown. Insert toothpick into each meatball. Serve with marinara sauce, if desired.