Swiss Cheese Stuffed Meatballs
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Ingredients
Instructions
- 1
**Preheat the Oven**: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2
**Prepare the Meatball Mixture**: In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix well until everything is combined.
- 3
**Stuff the Meatballs**: Take a small amount of the meat mixture and flatten it in your hand. Place a cube of Swiss cheese in the center, then fold the meat around the cheese and shape it into a ball. Repeat until all the mixture is used.
- 4
**Bake the Meatballs**: Place the meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes or until they are cooked through and browned.
- 5
**Heat the Sauce**: While the meatballs are baking, heat the marinara sauce in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the Italian seasoning if using.
- 6
**Combine**: Once the meatballs are done, you can either serve them on their own or add them directly into the sauce to simmer for a few minutes.
- 7
**Serve**: Serve your Swiss Cheese Stuffed Meatballs over spaghetti, on a sub roll, or on their own with a sprinkle of more Parmesan and a handful of fresh parsley!
Backstory: These meatballs are a family favorite. As a child, I remember sneaking into the kitchen to grab the ones that had just come out of the oven. The cheese oozed out as I bit into them, creating the most scrumptious surprise!
