Description
Indulge in these Spinach Garlic Meatballs with Mozzarella that offer a delightful blend of flavors and nutrition. Packed with fresh spinach, aromatic garlic, and gooey mozzarella, these savory meatballs are perfect as an appetizer or served over pasta for a satisfying main dish. Easy to prepare and incredibly delicious, they are sure to impress your family and friends during cozy dinners or festive gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 pound ground pork
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine ground beef, ground pork, chopped spinach, minced garlic, eggs, breadcrumbs, shredded mozzarella cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix well until fully combined.
- Form the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve warm with marinara sauce or enjoy them plain.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 meatballs (100g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg