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Cheesy Meatballs
Stuffed with gooey, melty mozzarella, these game-changing Cheesy Meatballs are great on top of spaghetti or perfect for an easy appetizer. What makes them so special? Each one is stuffed with gooey, melty mozzarella cheese that takes them to the next level!

Ingredients
Instructions
- Step 1
Place the first 7 ingredients in a bowl and using a spoon or your hands, mix to combine.
- Step 2
Using a 1 tablespoon ice cream scoop or spoon, portion our meat balls on parchment or a plate. Using damp hands, place a meatball in your palm, flatten the center and place mozzarella in the middle. Pinch sides around the cheese to cover and roll into balls. Alternatively mozzarella can be stirred into the mixture.
- Step 3
Heat a large pot over low to medium heat, add olive oil and sauté garlic for 2 minutes or until just starting to turn golden.
- Step 4
Add the tomato puree and cook for 10 minutes.
- Step 5
One at a time, place the meatballs gently into the sauce, cover and cook for 20 minutes or until cooked through and cheese is melted.
- Step 6
Serve with toothpicks on a plate, over spaghetti or in a hoagie.
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