Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs

Ingredients

• 1/2 lbs Ground beef
• 1/2 lbs Ground pork or pork sausage
• 1/2 cup Breadcrumbs
• 1/2 cup Milk
• 1 Egg
• 2 tablespoons Parsley chopped
• 1/4 cup Grated parmigiano reggiano cheese
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1/2 tsp Pepper
• 6 cloves Garlic minced
• 24 Mozzarella cubes 4 mozzarella string cheese sticks cut into 6 pieces each

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Place parchment paper on your baking sheet.
2. Combine breadcrumbs and milk in a bowl. Let sit for 3-5 minutes to soften breadcrumbs.
3. Add the rest of the ingredients to the bowl, except mozzarella. Mix together with your hands.
4. Form 24 equal size meatballs.
5. Add a piece of cheese to each meatball. Using your hands, make sure meat is surrounding the cheese. Roll in your hands to make a round, uniform shape.
6. Place meatballs on your baking sheet.
7. Cook for 15-18 minutes. Meatballs will be done when they reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
8. Remove from the oven and enjoy.