Cheese Stuffed Italian Meatballs

Name: Cheese Stuffed Italian Meatballs
Yield: 12 meatballs 2 servings of meatballs and 2 tbsp /30 mL sauce
Ingredients: 2 slices white sandwich bread, torn; 1 lb (450 g) 90% lean ground beef; 1 egg, beaten; 1/2 cup (125 ml) grated Parmesan cheese; 1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt; 2 tsp (10 mL) Italian seasoning; 2 sticks (1 oz/30 g each) part-skim mozzarella string cheese; 1 cup (250 mL) marinara sauce, warmed

Your guests will devour these and be just as stuffed as these meatballs!

Ingredients

2 slices white sandwich bread, torn
1 lb (450 g) 90% lean ground beef
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup (125 ml) grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt
2 tsp (10 mL) Italian seasoning
2 sticks (1 oz/30 g each) part-skim mozzarella string cheese
1 cup (250 mL) marinara sauce, warmed

Directions

Prepare grill for direct cooking medium-high heat (400-450°F/200-230°C).
Place torn bread into Manual Food Processor and process until finely chopped. In large mixing bowl, combine bread crumbs, ground beef, egg, cheese, salt and Italian seasoning; mix gently, but thoroughly.
Slice each string cheese stick into 6 pieces (12 total).
Brush the Large Grill Pan with oil.
Using Large Scoop, shape meat mixture into 12 balls. Press one piece of string cheese into the middle of each ball, ensuring string cheese is fully encased with meat. Place into pan.
Place pan onto grill. Grill, covered, for 8-10 minutes, turning halfway through grill time or until internal temperature reaches 160°F/71°C (for well-done). Remove from grill.
Meanwhile, pour marinara sauce in a microwavable bowl. Microwave, covered, on HIGH 2-3 minutes or until hot. Serve meatballs with sauce.

Yield:

12 meatballs
2 servings of meatballs and 2 tbsp /30 mL sauce

Nutrients per serving:

Calories 120, Total Fat 7 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Sodium 280 mg, Carbohydrate 5 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 11 g

Cook's Tips:

For a hot meatball sandwich, split 4 hoagie buns filled with 3 meatballs; top with warm marinara sauce and shredded mozzarella cheese.

Oven Directions: Preheat oven to 450 F/230 C. Place Meatball & Slider Basket on a large sheet pan to catch drippings. Bake for 18-20 mins or until temperature reaches 160 F/71 C, turning basket over halfway through cooking.