Spinach Garlic Meatballs Mozzarella
Spinach Garlic Meatballs Mozzarella is a delightful and comforting dish that features juicy meatballs infused with fresh spinach and aromatic garlic, all topped with gooey melted mozzarella cheese. Perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests, these flavorful meatballs are not only delicious but also packed with nutrients. Serve them over pasta with marinara sauce or enjoy them as tasty appetizers at your next gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (plain or Italian)
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella cheese, cubed
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Sauté the chopped spinach in olive oil until wilted, about 3 minutes.
- In a large bowl, mix ground beef, sautéed spinach, minced garlic, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place them in the baking dish.
- Top each meatball with cubed mozzarella cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball (70g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 60mg