Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 1/2 cup dried Italian bread crumbs
  • 1 Land O Lakes Egg
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon fennel seed
  • 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 24 mini fresh mozzarella cheese balls
  • Marinara pasta sauce, if desired

Method

  • Heat oven to 450F.
  • Line 15x10x1-inch baking pan with parchment paper; set aside.
  • Combine all meatball ingredients except cheese in bowl; mix well.
  • Shape meat mixture into 24 meatballs; press 1 ball cheese into each meatball, covering cheese completely.
  • Place onto prepared pan.