Cheese Stuffed Giant Meatballs Recipes

CHEESE-STUFFED MEATBALLS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the milk and bread crumbs.
• Whip eggs in separate bowl. Then add to larger bowl along with the meats, parsley, garlic and pepper.
• Mix ingredients briefly with hands.
• Form into 2 inch balls.
• Seal cheese cube into center of each meatball.
• In a large skillet set on medium-high, heat oil to almost-smoking, browing meatballs for about a minute or so.
• Transfer meatballs to tray (lined with paper towels).
• Discard oil and place tomato sauce in skillet, heating to medium-high until it starts to simmer.
• Add meatballs, cover and reduce heat to medium-low.
• Cover, simmer for 30 minutes.
• Uncover and cook for 10 minutes more.
• Serve over pasta with grated cheese, or place in Italian bread buns to make grinders.

JUMBO CHEESY ITALIAN MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Make the meatballs: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and brush a baking sheet with olive oil. Pulse the bread in a food processor to make coarse crumbs. Transfer to a small bowl, add the milk and set aside to soak. Lightly beat the eggs in a large bowl, then add the beef, parsley, parmesan, garlic, 1 teaspoon salt and the red pepper flakes; mix with your hands to combine. Add the bread-milk mixture and mix until just combined (do not overmix).
• Dampen your hands and shape the meat mixture into 4 large balls. Make an indentation in the center of each with your thumb and stuff with a mini mozzarella ball, then mold the meat around the cheese. Arrange the meatballs on the prepared baking sheet and bake until browned and firm, 25 to 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, make the sauce: Heat the olive oil in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook, stirring, until the garlic softens, about 1 minute. Add the tomatoes, 1 cup water, the basil sprigs and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer until thickened, about 30 minutes.
• Remove the meatballs from the oven and add to the sauce, spooning some of the sauce on top. Continue cooking, occasionally spooning the sauce over the meatballs, until tender and cooked through, about 6 minutes. Serve with ricotta and chopped basil.
• You can form all of these meatballs a day ahead; cover and refrigerate until ready to cook.

GIANT SPAGHETTI-STUFFED MEATBALL RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• In a bowl, add the Italian sausage, ground beef, bread crumbs, parsley, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, Parmesan, eggs, and milk, and mix until well combined.
• Line a large glass bowl with plastic wrap, and spray thoroughly with cooking spray.
• Spread the meat mixture along the bottom and sides of the bowl, about ½-inch (1 cm) thick.
• Sprinkle mozzarella in the base of the meat mixture, then top the spaghetti with sauce on top.
• Using the plastic wrap, form the meat into a large ball, ensuring there are no holes or cracks.
• Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
• Place ball on a foil-lined baking sheet.
• Bake for 40 minutes.
• Place a large spoon full of marinara in the center of a plate. Top with the spaghetti-stuffed meatball, marinara, Parmesan, and basil.
• Enjoy!

CHEESE STUFFED MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Mix meat, onions, bread crumbs, egg and 2 Tbsp. dressing just until blended. Divide into 12 portions. Press 1 cheese cube into center of each meat portion, then roll into ball.
• Heat remaining dressing in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add meatballs; cook 8 to 10 min. or until lightly browned, turning frequently. Stir in tomatoes; simmer 10 min. or until meatballs are done (160ºF), stirring occasionally.
• Meanwhile, cut squash lengthwise in half. Use spoon to scoop out seeds and membranes; discard. Place squash, cut sides down, in microwaveable baking dish. Add enough water to dish to fill to 1-inch depth. Microwave on HIGH 12 min. or until squash can easily be pierced with fork. Cool slightly. Use fork to scrape squash into spaghetti-like strands.
• Serve squash topped with meatballs.

CHEESE-STUFFED GIANT MEATBALLS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350 degrees F. In large bowl, combine 1/4 cup of the cooking sauce, the beef, bread crumbs, egg, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper until well mixed.
• Spray 12 regular-size muffin cups with cooking spray. Divide beef mixture evenly among cups (slightly less than 1/4 cup each). Push 1 piece of cheese into center of each.
• Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until thermometer inserted in center of loaves in middle of muffin pan reads 160 degrees F. Meanwhile, heat remaining sauce until hot. Immediately remove loaves from muffin pan; spoon heated sauce over loaves. Serve with potatoes.