Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs

• plain breadcrumbs↗1⁄4 cup
• milk (or water)↗1⁄2 cup
• minced garlic cloves2
• lean ground beef↗1 lb
• fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped↗2 tablespoons

  chopped

• parmesan cheese, freshly grated↗1⁄2 cup

  freshly grated

• large egg↗1
• salt↗1 teaspoon
• mozzarella cheese↗4 ounces

  cut into 20 - 1/2 inch cubes

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. 2

   In a medium bowl, soak the breadcrumbs in the milk.

3. 3

   Add the beef, garlic, parsley, Parmesan cheese, egg and 1 tsp salt to the soaked breadcrumbs and stir with a fork until combined.

4. 4

   Place about 2 tablespoons of mixture in your hand and press a mozzarella cube into the center. Shape the meat around the cheese, forming a ball. Repeat with remaining mozzarella.

5. 5

   Cook at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes.