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Mozzarella Cheese-Stuffed Meatballs
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
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Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Set aside.
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Cut each mozzarella stick into 8 even pieces.
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Grate or press the garlic cloves into a large mixing bowl. Add the ground beef, eggs, bread crumbs, Italian seasoning, Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper. Using clean hands, mix the ingredients until just combined.
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Roll the meat mixture into 48 balls, about 1-inch in diameter, or 1.5 oz. each, and place on the prepared baking sheets.
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Slightly flatten a meatball in the palm of your hand and place a piece of mozzarella in the center. Close meat around cheese and roll to tightly enclose. Return stuffed meatballs to baking sheet.
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Bake the meatballs on middle rack of oven until meat reaches 160°F, 16-17 minutes.
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Check to see that meatballs are done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.
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Mozzarella Cheese-Stuffed Meatballs
Transfer the meatballs to a large pot and pour in the marinara sauce. Set the pot over medium heat and bring to a simmer. Simmer meatballs in sauce until heated through, 3-5 minutes.
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Mozzarella Cheese-Stuffed Meatballs
Transfer meatballs to a serving dish and top with the grated Parmesan cheese. Serve with a pasta dish and other side dishes of your choice.