If you are a fan of my blog you have probably noticed by now that I like to make meatballs. In fact I love to make them!
They are so easy to prepare and the options of ingredients are endless. Today we will be making turkey meatballs. Ground turkey and beef of the same fat percentage are very similar in their calorie and protein contents. However, ground turkey is lower in saturated fat and high in vitamin B. Stuffing them with cheese is optional but I do recommend it every once in a while. I like to use these. Bel Gioioso Cherry size mozzarella balls.
You can use the whole ball but I like to cut them in half. Then stuff them in the meat mix and cover well. You can bake or pan fry. Then serve with spaghetti noodles and your favorite marinara!
Let’s get started!
Mozzarella Stuffed Turkey Meatballs
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground turkey
- mozzarella balls, can cut in half Bel Gioioso Cherry sized are my favorite
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1/4 cup Italian bread crumbs
- 1 1/2 tbsp worcheshire sauce
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/2 tsp oregano
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, add all the ingredients. Mix together, if it feels way to wet add a little more bread crumbs, but just a bit. We want it to be wet.
- Take about a tablespoon of meat mix and form it into a little patty, add a cheese ball in the middle, a little more meat and form a ball. Continue with the rest.
- If cooking on the stove , heat on med heat and pour in a bit of olive oil. Cook for d15 minutes. Turning a couple times to cover all sides. They should be brown and ready. Check by cutting one open or using a thermometer that reads 165°
- If baking, set oven to 350° Cook for 15 minutes, turning once. Depending on the size, they should be brown and ready. Check by cutting one open or using a thermometer that reads 165°
- Let them rest on paper towels for 5 minutes and then serve!
- ENJOY!
