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Mozzarella Stuffed Turkey Meatballs Recipe

Turkey meatballs stuffed with melted mozzarella served over spaghetti with marinara sauce and shredded parmesan
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Try this mozzarella stuffed turkey meatballs recipe for a lighter take on Italian comfort food, delicious with pasta or on their own.

Ingredients

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  • 20 oz lean ground turkey
  • 4 oz fresh mozzarella cheese
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 handful fresh parsley, chopped finely
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350. Pour vegetable oil on a rimmed baking sheet.
  2. Combine ground turkey, beaten egg, panko breadcrumbs, garlic powder and parsley in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Cut mozzarella into 25 small pieces (about 3/4 – 1″inch squares). Take a small scoop of the meat mixture (about 2 tablespoons) and flatten it slightly in the palm of your hand. Place a piece of mozzarella in the center and wrap the meat around it, forming a ball. Take care to make sure the cheese is entirely sealed in your meatball. Roll on the baking sheet to coat with oil.
  4. Repeat with all meat, making roughly 20-24 meatballs, lining each on the baking sheet after rolling in oil. Place in the oven for 25 minutes or until browned and completely cooked, turning once half-way through cooking.

Notes

These can be prepared and frozen in advance for a quick weeknight meal. Just prepare as above, but do not coat in oil. Line meatballs on a baking sheet that will fit in the freezer and quick freeze them until set (about 2 hours). Then tightly wrap in a plastic bag and seal in a plastic container.

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